Impact Research Lead

Lewis Davey; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Impact Research Lead to develop innovative impact valuation models that align with global standards. The role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration, requiring expertise in economic analysis, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in impact assessment. Applicants must possess a master's degree in a relevant field and a passion for delivering significant value through evidence-based models. This is a flexible home-based position with occasional travel to client sites and team meetups in London.

Qualifications

• Strong background in impact assessment or Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).
• Experience in economic modelling or cost-benefit analysis.
• Familiarity with tools like Python, SQL, or data visualisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of impact valuation models across social, environmental, and economic domains.
• Conduct workshops and methodology sessions with clients.
• Produce white papers and contribute to academic publications.

Skills

Impact assessment

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Economic modelling

Cost-benefit analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Python

SQL

Data visualisation

SaaS platforms

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Social Studies, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or another quantitative field

Job description

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Lewis Davey are excited to be working with a high-growth, purpose-led organisation who are revolutionising how companies account for their value.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and intellectually rigorous Impact Research Lead to join its research team.

This role is pivotal in developing impact valuation models aligned with global standards including SROI, GIIN IRIS+, the Capitals Coalition, IFVI, and the Value Balancing Alliance.

This is a largely autonomous role requiring someone capable of designing, building, and delivering robust, evidence-based models that capture environmental, social, and economic impacts. The successful candidate will also support client engagement, ensuring models are applied effectively and deliver maximum value.

This is a flexible home based role with some travel to customer sites as needed and team meetups in London as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of impact valuation models across social, environmental, and economic domains
• Align methodologies with globally recognised frameworks and standards
• Conduct scoping workshops and methodology sessions with clients
• Produce white papers and contribute to academic publications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure models are scalable and platform-ready
• Participate in industry discussions and stay informed of trends in impact measurement and ESG
• Strong background in impact assessment or Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
• Demonstrated experience in economic modelling or cost-benefit analysis
• Advanced Excel skills (including VBA or equivalent)
• Ability to design digital-ready models using global datasets
• Comfortable with GenAI tools or prompt engineering
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in client-facing engagements
• Self-directed and accountable, with a track record of delivering in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, or data visualisation tools
• Experience working with open-source data or impact standards
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms and digital product development

Education

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Social Studies, or related discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or another quantitative field
• Action Orientation – works independently and drives projects forward.
• Manages Ambiguity – thrives in early-stage or evolving contexts..
• Communication – clear communicator with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manages Complexity – capable of synthesising competing factors and reaching reasoned conclusions.
• Decision Quality – makes sound judgments with limited information.
• Economic Acumen – strong understanding of economic principles and quantitative valuation.
• Nimble Learner – quick to adopt new tools, concepts, or approaches.
• Drives Results – delivers consistently without needing to be chased.