Essential Skills:
- MSc in Organisational Psychology or Research Methods or Psychometrics
The following would also be an asset:
- Experience in validating and working with psychometric assessments
- Experience in managing the translation and standardisation of psychometric assessments
- Statistical knowledge
- Experience working with big data sets
Based in our Central London office and reporting to the Head of Psychology, this role will be responsible for working with psychometric assessments; conducting research, data analytics and managing psychology projects, providing an excellent level of service within the Psychology Department to both internal and external clients within the Thomas International group of companies (Thomas). The ideal candidate will be driven, assertive, and have the ability to communicate logically and to present psychological and statistical concepts to people without subject matter expertise.
The role will suit someone who is comfortable in a changing environment yet who can work within the broad parameters of the organisation. A logical and systematic self-starter, this role will manage research projects, use research as a vehicle to develop new products and services for Thomas International, project manage product development.
Psychology Research:
To manage and deliver priority research projects based on Thomas products within the fields of occupational, education and sport psychology – specific areas of interest include criterion-related studies around leadership, talent, meaning, engagement, learning, executive development, team effectiveness, organisational performance.To monitor the market space to ensure the research behind Thomas assessments is up to date with current trends in the psychometric testing industry. To create industry and country specific norm reference groups for psychometric assessments. To work with external organisations, including academic institutes, professional bodies and client organisations to undertake mutually beneficial research. Data Analytics
To conduct criterion-validation research with Thomas products and use client data to create bespoke benchmark solutions.To maintain ‘big data’ sets and mine data to contribute towards product development and to provide insights for marketing, communications and sales.Product improvements
To gain an understanding of all Thomas products from a psychological and statistical viewpoint.To use research and data analytics as a vehicle to develop new, and refine current products and services for Thomas.To conduct qualitative research (e.g. focus groups) with internal and external clients to gauge their feedback on our assessments and to gauge their reaction to new developments in our products. Project Management
To build client-centric, professional and effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including IT, Marketing and Training Teams.To track and manage the progress of new product developments, international translations and norm creation / refinement.