Public Policy Consultant — Research & Social Impact

ICF; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

ICF is seeking social researchers/public policy consultants to join a well-established practice that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies and programmes across priority social policy domains. The role offers hybrid working from London, Birmingham or Plymouth offices and the option for part-time applicants.

You will conduct mixed-methods research including literature reviews, interviews, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and produce actionable findings and

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to social policy or research methods (graduate or postgraduate).
• 1-2 years’ employment experience using qualitative/quantitative methods in research projects for analyst roles; 3+ years for consultant roles.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and analysing/ summarising academic and policy literature.
• Conduct interviews (face to face, telephone, video) and write up interviews and focus groups; qualitative analysis.
• Analyse quantitative data using a variety of tools and software.
• Generate insightful findings, prepare descriptive/analytic texts and data visualisations.
• Provide research and administrative support to team members.

Skills

Research methods

English proficiency

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Social policy or research methods degree

Tools

Qualitative analysis tools

Quantitative analysis tools

Job description

ICF is seeking social researchers/public policy consultants to join a well-established practice that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies and programmes across priority social policy domains. The role offers hybrid working from London, Birmingham or Plymouth offices and the option for part-time applicants.

You will conduct mixed-methods research including literature reviews, interviews, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and produce actionable findings and