Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements: Extensive experience in data science, analytics or analytics engineering in a complex environment Advanced SQL skills, including writing, analysing and optimising large analytical queries Strong experience with a data science programming language such as Python, R or Julia Hands-on experience with data transformation tools such as dbt, Dataform or SQLMesh Experience using BI and visualisation tools such as Metabase, Looker, Tableau or Power BI A strong understanding of data warehousing principles (e.g. Kimball methodology) Experience designing data models that enable self-service analytics Proven ability to translate business or research questions into data-driven insights Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior audiences Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding other data professionals Responsibilities: Lead the operational data science and analytics capability within our Assessment & Research Capabilities (ARC) function Set the direction for data science and analytics supporting automarking and AI-driven assessment Lead and grow a small, high-impact team of data scientists and engineers Curate high-quality data products used across research, machine learning and product teams Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing product and research decisions with evidence and insight Ensure sensitive exam and candidate data is handled responsibly and ethically Define and own the data strategy for automarking and related AI capabilities Design and oversee data warehouses, pipelines and integrations with the wider organisation Translate complex business and research needs into robust data solutions Provide expert input into product, research and architectural decisions, up to board level Build strong relationships with internal teams and external research partners Champion best practice in data quality, DataOps and analytics engineering Technologies: AI Julia Looker Machine Learning Metabase Power BI Python SQL Tableau dbt CI/CD Support More: At Cambridge Assessment, we are transforming how assessments are designed, delivered and marked worldwide. As a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, we offer a hybrid working environment and a supportive culture. You will join a collaborative team that values diversity and aims to inspire personal and professional growth. Our benefits package includes competitive salaries, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and various wellness initiatives, all aimed at supporting your best work and well-being. last updated 10 week of 2026