Researcher

National Centre for Social Research; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social research organization in Greater London seeks a Researcher to contribute to quantitative research projects. You will design and implement research, manage data, and prepare reports. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree and skills in quantitative methods, along with excellent communication and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, generous pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Understanding of and skills in quantitative research methods.
• Experience of delivering high-quality research studies.
• Quantitative research skills with 1-2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of quantitative research.
• Develop and test quantitative data collection instruments.
• Liaise with NatCen staff and external collaborators.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Researcher

Department: Social Surveys

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £25,000 - £31,000 / year

Description

Researchers work as part of larger teams in order to deliver particular elements of projects. There is also a strong emphasis on the development of skills and experience, through both formal and informal learning, and on participation in business development activities and the wider life of the organisation (e.g. through seminars, working groups and other departmental and NatCen-wide initiatives).

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and implementation of quantitative research.
• Developing and testing quantitative data collection instruments and other relevant survey material, including interviewer briefings.
• Supporting data collection efforts through interviewer briefings.
• Managing quantitative data.
• Carrying out quantitative analysis to a high standard (with supervision).
• Preparing presentations and reports to a high standard (with supervision).
• Liaising effectively and professionally with NatCen staff, as well as external customers and collaborators.
• Maintaining and promoting high ethical and information security standards.

To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Understanding of and skills in quantitative research methods.
• Experience of delivering high‑quality research studies, helping to ensure their delivery to time and budget.
• Quantitative research skills and at least one‑two years’ experience of conducting research surveys and analysing the resulting data.
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate clearly, in different styles and for different audiences.
• Good project management skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to manage deadlines effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience of carrying out, or contributing to, an applied social research project.
• Experience of using statistical analysis software.
• Higher degree with significant social research methods content.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary and an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Life insurance and health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry‑leading experts.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and wish to apply for this role, please let us know in the application questions below. This allows us to ensure you are considered for an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have any questions or need adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, feel free to contact us on [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to a high volume of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.