Consultant - Public Policy

ICF; Plymouth; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Parental leave enhancements

Résumé du poste

ICF in the UK is seeking social researchers/public policy consultants to join a well-established practice that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies across priority social policy domains.

You will contribute to a varied range of influential research projects across the UK, with a background or interest in sport and active leisure welcomed. The role offers a hybrid working model with base offices in London, Birmingham and Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to social policy or research methods.
• 1-2 years’ employment experience using a variety of methods in research projects; 3+ years for consultant roles.
• Strong interest in UK policy and evidence-based policy making.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Excellent time management.
• Intermediate or advanced computing skills for research and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Carry out research and analysis on public policy issues for public and third sector clients.
• Conduct interviews (face-to-face, telephone, video) and qualitative analysis using various tools.
• Analyse quantitative data using appropriate software.
• Generate insightful findings, write descriptive and analytical texts, and create data visualisations.
• Provide research and administrative support to team members.

Connaissances

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Interviews

Data analysis

Oral and written English

Time management

Formation

Social policy degree

Outils

Statistical software

Description du poste

About the team

We are looking for social researchers/public policy consultants to join a well-established practice within ICF that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies and programmes across priority social policy domains, including education/employment, communities, youth and families. ICF’s clients include government departments and agencies such as the Department for Education, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions – as well as local government and leading charities. From day one, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a varied range of influential research projects across the UK. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with a background or interest in sport and active leisure, as well as broader social policy topics such as youth inclusion and employment.

Description

We are looking for social researchers/public policy consultants to join a well-established practice within ICF that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies and programmes across priority social policy domains, including education/employment, communities, youth and families. ICF’s clients include government departments and agencies such as the Department for Education, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions – as well as local government and leading charities. From day one, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a varied range of influential research projects across the UK. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with a background or interest in sport and active leisure, as well as broader social policy topics such as youth inclusion and employment.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Be To

• Perform research and analysis on public policy issues and programmes for public and third sector clients, by:
• Carrying out research and analysing / summarising academic and policy literature.
• Conducting face to face, telephone and video interviews, writing up interviews and focus groups, and carrying out qualitative analysis using a variety of tools and software.
• Analysing quantitative data using a variety of tools and software.
• Generating insightful findings, preparing descriptive and analytical texts and data visualisations.
• Providing research and administrative support to other team members.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications relevant to social policy or research methods (graduate or postgraduate, for example but not limited to social sciences, economics or health economics, applied statistics, geography, political science, service design, psychology or sociology, public policy research or public administration).
• 1-2 years’ employment experience of using a variety of methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) in research projects (either own project and/or as part of a team) for analyst roles, and 3+ years’ experience for consultant roles.
• Strong interest in UK policy, the improvement of public services and use of evidence in policy making.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Intermediate or advanced computer user skills related to carrying out research and data analysis.

Desirable

• Skills in editing or proofreading other people’s written work.
• Experience in undertaking evaluations of projects or programmes.
• Knowledge of the work of UK government departments.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to write skilfully and accurately summarise and synthesise information and evidence from a wide range of sources.
• Highly developed interpersonal / communication skills, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team spread across the UK.
• Sound research and business ethics.
• Ability to manage own time and be flexible to handle multiple priorities, managing a varied workload to meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong, demonstrable commitment to helping us build an inclusive team that values diversity.

We are recruiting into our London, Birmingham and Plymouth offices. Please state your preference in your covering letter. We have a hybrid working model that supports our employees to work from a base office and from home.

About Us

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The Benefits Of Joining ICF

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

London (GB80)