About JCQ
The JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) serves as the representative body for the top awarding organisations providing general and vocational qualifications across the UK. These organisations are responsible for designing and administering qualifications, such as GCSEs, AS and A Levels, as well as vocational qualifications.
JCQ’s mission is to streamline administrative processes for schools and colleges by developing and implementing efficient, shared arrangements for examinations. Working collaboratively with UK qualification regulators and government bodies, JCQ engages in various initiatives, including the publication of national GCSE and A-Level results. Operated as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, JCQ is funded by its member organisations: AQA, City & Guilds, CCEA, NCFE, OCR, Pearson, and WJEC.
About the Role
The Data Analyst role at JCQ is a fixed-term position lasting 12 months. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Data and Technical Standards (HDTS) to address key strategic priorities:
- Improving Data Management and Governance: Ensuring data quality, security, compliance, privacy, and accessibility.
- Enhancing Data Accessibility and Usability: Presenting and sharing results data in a user-friendly format to assist stakeholders in effective interpretation.
- Advancing Data Analytics: Developing accessible, interactive outputs and using data-driven research to help improve JCQ’s services, resources, and stakeholder support.
About You
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and effective communication capabilities. They will work collaboratively with the HDTS on new initiatives designed to improve JCQ’s data services. Prior experience with national qualifications and assessment data, ideally within an awarding organisation, test agency, or government department, is highly desirable.
Key Details and Benefits
- Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract
- Salary: £32,000 (competitive rate based on experience)
- Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days and increasing over time
- Pension: Access to the JCQ pension scheme from the start
- Location: Home-based, with occasional travel for meetings (standard travel expenses reimbursed)
- Life Cover: 4 times the annual salary
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and pay options available
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 well-being support, counseling, and a physical/mental health app
- Healthcare: Comprehensive private healthcare and cash plan provided from day one of employment, without requiring prior health checks or exclusions
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV along with a comprehensive supporting letter to [email protected] via the ‘Apply’ button upon submission. The letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role’s job description. Applications without detailed cover letters addressing the key criteria will not be considered. If the applicant pool is high, desirable criteria will be used to shortlist candidates.
For confidential inquiries about the position, contact [email protected].
- Application Deadline: 5 PM, 30 January 2026
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 2 February 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 9 February 2026
Please note: JCQ may close this vacancy before the deadline if a large number of applications is received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.