Quantitative Analyst

Salary: £41,000 – £46,000, reviewed annually

Location: UK, with offices based in Slough and York.

Job Type: Full-time, 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about quantitative research and making a positive impact in education? Join NFER as a Quantitative Analyst and contribute to our mission of supporting the development of education systems in the UK and around the world.

About the Role:

As a Quantitative Analyst at NFER, you will shape and design research and evaluation projects that address pressing education policy and practice questions. Your work will involve working with primary data and analysis of secondary datasets, contributing to both UK and international education and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quantitative elements of mixed methods research projects, ensuring the analysis addresses research questions and client interests.
• Manage small to medium-sized quantitative research and evaluation projects through their lifecycle, overseeing progress, risk, budget, and quality outputs.
• Prepare, share, and quality-check reports and other outputs for various audiences.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, managing relationships and addressing issues promptly.
• Contribute to the development of innovative research and analysis solutions, and support the proposal development process.
• Represent NFER at external meetings, conferences, and events, promoting our research and gaining insights into market and methodological developments.

Requirements:

• A degree with a strong focus on quantitative approaches (e.g., economics) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience applying quantitative research and evaluation methods to education, social policy, and/or international development.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, or R) and MS Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience drafting reports and publications.

Why NFER?

At NFER, we prioritise making a positive impact rather than pursuing profit. We are a respected independent charity recognised as a trusted source for education resources, research evidence, and insights worldwide. We foster collaboration and flexibility, allowing you to tailor your work approach to meet customer, team, and personal commitments effectively. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all within our organisation.

We offer our Quantitative Analyst:

• Competitive salary, ranging from £41,000 to £46,000
• Generous pension scheme
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Excellent support for continued professional development
• Flexible working arrangement from day one including access to an office and working from home (the team come together once a month for an office day).
• Lots of well-being and social activities
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (if applicable)

Application Process:

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. If you meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for on the job description, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process. If you would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will discuss how we can assist.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul, and skills into making a difference, then you could be our next Quantitative Analyst. Apply via the button shown.