Junior Statistician & Project Support Required for independent education and assessment consultancy

AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic individual to act as a junior statistician and to support a range of research and evaluation projects for the current consultancy team which undertakes mixed methods research in UK and international education.

AlphaPlus is a small, friendly and growing consultancy providing services to a range of public and private sector organisations on education and assessment issues.  For information see www.alphaplusconsultancy.co.uk.

This is for final year university students, recent graduates with 1-2 years’ experience or postgraduates, with a First Class or 2:1 degree in mathematics or a related discipline (e.g. statistics), but at least with a significant component in statistics. A masters degree in research methods or statistics would also be suitable.  Candidates must also have strong GCSE and A Level results, including A Level Maths at grade A.  High level Excel and SPSS skills are essential and further training and development will be provided. Basic project management understanding and a willingness to work flexibly (including on non-statistical project activities) within a team are also essential.  Customer contact and some UK travel will be required.

AlphaPlus Consultancy employees operate nationally from home offices and company premises in Manchester.  This role is full time, Monday to Friday, based in central Manchester although part-time and flexible working arrangements are available.  The role also requires some national travel working in company and customer offices.  The salary range is £18,000 to £28,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

To apply please download an application form from www.alphaplusconsultancy.co.uk/recruitment and return with a CV and covering email to [log in to unmask]. No agency applications.  Please note that AlphaPlus is an equal opportunities employer. Demographic details will be requested as part of our monitoring process but will not be used in our selection criteria.