Analytics Assistant (Junior Research Officer)

Opportunity Green; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4-day work week

10% employer-contributed pension

Hybrid working

Professional development budget

Travel reimbursement for London visits

Résumé du poste

Opportunity Green is seeking an Analytics Assistant to support scientific research and data analysis within its Analytics team. The role involves understanding, analysing and synthesising existing data and evidence, contributing to novel projects with a focus on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts, and collaborating with Legal, Advocacy and Climate Diplomacy teams.

The position is London-based or remote in the UK, with travel to the London office for two consecutive days per month.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant STEM field.
• Ability to research, understand and communicate unfamiliar topics quickly.
• Strong analytical and numerical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience communicating complex topics clearly, in writing and speaking.

Responsabilités

• Support scientific research and data analysis across sectors.
• Understand, analyse and synthesise existing data and evidence.
• Contribute to novel research projects, including aviation non-CO2 climate impacts.
• Collaborate with Scientific Manager, Research Officer, Director of Analytics and other teams.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Scientific research

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Formation

STEM degree or equivalent

Outils

Excel

Python

R

GIS

Description du poste

To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. Further information is provided below but please note that, if you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.

About us

Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.

Opportunity Green's Analytics team leads the organisation's science and economics research and analysis. The team conducts novel research projects filling gaps in global climate analytics and works closely with the Legal, Advocacy and Climate Diplomacy teams to underpin Opportunity Green's wider work with robust and compelling evidence.

We are now looking for an Analytics Assistant to support the scientific research and data analysis of the Analytics team.

What's the role?

The Analytics team is conducting research and analysis across multiple sectors, including aviation, shipping and data centres, and bridging science-policy gaps at the forefront of climate action. The Analytics Assistant will support the team's work through scientific research and data analysis. The role will involve understanding, analysing and synthesising existing data and evidence, as well as contributing to novel research projects. A particular focus of the role will be supporting our work on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts, though the successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage with topics spanning the range of sectors Opportunity Green works across, including for instance data centres, alternative fuels and agriculture.

The role will work in close collaboration with the Scientific Manager, Research Officer - Economic s and Finance, and Director of Analytics, as well as with Opportunity Green's Legal, Advocacy and Climate Diplomacy teams.

Location: London-based or remote in the UK, as long as travel to the office in London for two consecutive days per month is feasible

Role: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday - Thursday)

About the candidate

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A passion for using their research skills to tackle climate change.
• Basic quantitative and scientific research skillset obtained through a relevant degree (e.g. but not limited to physics, chemistry, mathematics, earth science, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to research, understand and communicate unfamiliar scientific topics within tight deadlines.
• Strong science communication skills, covering both spoken and written communication, with an ability to clearly explain complex topics.
• An ability to build and manage relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills, able to manage competing priorities and to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable skills and experience

We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience.

• Basic understanding of sectors such as aviation, data centres or agriculture.
• Experience using quantitative analysis tools and software, for example in Excel, Python, R or GIS.
• Experience in policy analysis and applying research in a policy context.
• Experience in climate and/or energy systems modelling.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website, here.

We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.

We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, non-white people, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities.

To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide here.

What we offer

The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £30,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.

We take our team's well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year's that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).
• A market-leading pension of 10%.
• A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks' paid leave for the new parent, as well as other support.
• Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.
• Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.

However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.

What happens next?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants (within the UK).

Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 2nd November. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this (w/c 16th November).

We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions, or you need any reasonable adjustments at the application stage, please contact [e-mail]