Job Description

Statistician

Salary: 60,348 - 62,766 per annum (Grade 13)

Contract type: Full-time (36.5 hours), Permanent

We are excited to be inviting applications for a Statistician to join our Research team.

The role

The post holder will be responsible for statistical evidence for the alignment of standards and will provide support to the Head of Research and Statistical Analysis on all matters relating to research and statistical work undertaken by the team. They will positively contribute to the work of the team by advising on research and statistical/technical issues, and using appropriate data handling systems to deliver timely information including relevant statistical analyses to support qualification and assessment design, commercial decision-making and resource planning.

About you

To be successful in this role, candidates will have excellent knowledge of statistical techniques. They'll have strong communication skills, including oral and written presentation. They will be confident in their ability to interpret and communicate statistical matters to a range of audiences. Excellent IT and analytical skills, along with demonstrable experience in conducting statistical analyses using a variety of software is essential.

The benefits

At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays) adjusted for part-time/compressed working patterns, free Welsh lessons, a generous pension scheme and numerous family friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills.

WJEC operates a hybrid working model, enabling the successful candidate to split their time between WJEC offices and working at home, subject to business need. As such, applications are invited from individuals across the UK but please note that regular working from our Cardiff will be required. Welsh language skills are not essential but the willingness to learn is always valued.

If you would like to know more about this role, or about working at WJEC, please do not hesitate to contact Fliss (she/her) in our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk), who will be more than happy to help.

Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 03 November 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held in person, on Monday 17 November 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,348.00-62,766.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF5 2YX

Application deadline: 03/11/2025
Reference ID: 2510-07