Research Officer (Data Analyst)

Research Officer (Data Analyst)

Salary: £28,641 - £31,068 per annum (Grade 5)

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

We are pleased to welcome applications for the role of Research Officer (Data Analyst); an exciting

opportunity to develop data analysis skills and gain in-depth insight into awarding and regulatory

datasets.

The Challenge:

At WJEC, we contribute to our education communities by providing trusted qualifications and

specialist support, to allow our learners the opportunity to reach their full potential. This is a

fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that both encourages and enhances the minds of

tomorrow.

The Role:

As a Research Officer, you will work with a range of quantitative and sometimes qualitative data;

collating and validating information, identifying trends/patterns and producing graphics and

statistics for a range of customers, including regulators, subject officers and technical/standards

teams across other awarding organisations.

The Person:

This role would suit an engaged and numerically astute personality, who has a great eye for detail.

They’ll enjoy problem solving and be comfortable using their initiative to find solutions to common

issues, knowing when to escalate for something more novel. We use statistical software daily, so

applicants should have an interest in learning coding or some experience using systems like Stata,

Python or R.

Our 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 offices

will be required and whilst flexibility can be discussed, this team currently requires average office

attendance of once per week.

If you would like to know more about the position or about working for WJEC, please contact

HR@wjec.co.uk who would be more than happy to speak to you.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 04 May 2026

Pay: £28,641.00-£31,068.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF5 2YX