Research and Impact Officer

BOOKTRUST; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Leeds seeks a Mixed Methods Researcher to join their Research and Impact team. This early career position focuses on utilizing data to strengthen the organization’s impact for children and families, particularly in educational settings. Ideal candidates are expected to analyze data and present insights effectively. The role requires collaboration in a dynamic environment and effective communication skills. This is a vital opportunity within the context of a new strategic vision.

Qualifications

• One to two years of relevant experience outside academia.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in changing environments.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test hypotheses using data from various sources.
• Present data insights to inform decisions and drive change.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities successfully.

Skills

Mixed methods research

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Visual communication

Organizational skills

Job description

This is a brilliant time to join our Research and Impact team. We are at the start of a new strategy which has learning and development at its heart. We have embedded a strong monitoring, evaluation and learning culture within the organisation and have a highly evolved theory of change. We have a learning plan for the year ahead and a 5-year vision for where we want our learning culture to get to in the next strategy period. Our work is central to BookTrust’s ambition to deepen our impact for children and families, and build our profile, public affairs and income generation work in support of our overall mission.

We are looking for someone committed to and excited by the potential for research and insight to strengthen our impact for children and families, with a specific focus on our work with primary and secondary schools.

The role will suit a mixed methods researcher, with experience of data led problem solving – i.e. analysing and presenting data from a range of sources to develop and test hypotheses, generate insights and help others apply these to shape and inform decisions or drive change. It requires excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role requires someone who is happy to work collaboratively and flexibly in a changing environment, potentially changing focus and approaches in line with evolving organisational priorities. It requires high levels of organisation and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

This is an early career position, but we are looking for candidates with one- or two- years’ relevant experience outside academia.

Please apply through our Career’s portal with your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Please also answer this question in your cover letter:

BookTrust sees good data, and good use of data as key to delivering our strategy. In your application, please tell us: what are some of the principles of good use of data that BookTrust should incorporate into our work? (Even if you use AI for a little help, please focus your answer on the principles that you personally feel are most important.)

Please also attach one or two examples of written outputs (reports, blogs etc) you have produced and also specify if you are applying to be based from our Leeds of London office.