Business Psychologist (R&D Lead - Assessment Selection)

Amberjack Global Limited; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm in the UK seeks a Business Psychologist to spearhead R&D in innovative assessment solutions. You will design and develop cutting-edge tools to evaluate talent while ensuring they meet AI standards. The role demands strong leadership in project execution and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a background in occupational psychology and extensive assessment development experience. The position is hybrid with a minimum of 1 day per week in the Newbury office.

Benefits

1000s of unique discounts

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Option to purchase additional leave

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Expertise in assessment for selection and/or development.
• Experience in applying occupational psychology principles.
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D efforts for market-leading assessment solutions.
• Design and implement innovative assessment methods.
• Ensure assessments are optimised for AI evolution.

Skills

Assessment development

Project leadership

Data analysis

AI technologies

Psychometric design

Job description

Business Psychologist (R&D Lead – Assessment Selection)

We are Amberjack. We’re redefining the talent acquisition and development landscape. Our technology and services empower organisations to recruit and develop the best talent through innovative, scalable solutions.

The Role

We’re looking for a Business Psychologist to lead our research and development (R&D) efforts and create market-leading assessment solutions that shape the future of talent acquisition and development. If you’re passionate about innovation, and want to make a real impact in the assessment space – this could be the perfect role for you.

Salary: From £60,000

Location: Hybrid (Newbury-based office, minimum 1 day per week)

Contract: Full-time or part-time options available

What you’ll get involved in

As our R&D lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge assessment processes and psychometric tools that evaluate potential at scale. You’ll lead design and implementation, champion equality and inclusion, and ensure our solutions stay ahead of the curve in an AI-driven world.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Researching and developing valid, reliable assessment methods aligned to Amberjack’s Future Potential Model
• Leading the design and implementation of innovative, first-to-market assessments hosted in our proprietary technology
• Ensuring assessments are optimised for AI evolution and resistant to inappropriate AI use
• Piloting and refining new assessment types using real-world data
• Embedding monitoring and continuous improvement processes through advanced data analysis
• Creating developmentally-focused products to help individuals maximise their potential
• Representing Amberjack as a thought leader through articles, blogs, and industry events

This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the UK. Please note Amberjack do not have a sponsorship licence.

We are looking to fill this role as quickly as possible so we would encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible, ideally no later than Friday 19 th December.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone with expertise in assessment for selection and/or development, and a passion for innovation. You’ll be confident leading complex projects, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable impact. You’ll need to have experience of working through, or leading others through, some of the following activities:

• Applying occupational psychology principles to create scalable, digital solutions
• Building assessments using established psychometric design methods (e.g. Item Response Theory, Classic Test Theory)
• Analysing data using advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques
• Using AI technologies and ethical frameworks in assessment
• Balancing commercial awareness and innovation

Why work for us?

You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape our growth and help clients discover and develop talent at high volumes. You’ll work in a collaborative, open and friendly environment, with access to:

• 1000s of unique discounts
• Subsidised gym membership
• A cycle to work scheme
• The option to purchase additional leave
• Health cash plans supporting your physical and mental wellbeing