Researcher

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Haywards Heath is seeking an experienced Researcher to join their Policy, Performance and Insights team. This role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and producing insights to inform policy development. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and previous experience in a similar role. The position offers a salary of £35,412 - £39,862 pa, with benefits including hybrid working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Commitment to Learning and Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Savings on daily commute via Easit

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong personal attributes including initiative, customer focus, time management, collaboration, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Research and report writing.
• Data analysis and insights generation.
• Production of key insights for the Council.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Researching and understanding policy changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Research report writing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Researcher - Mid Sussex District Council

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Salary: £35,412 - £39,862 pa.

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking an enthusiastic, driven and experienced researcher to join our Policy, Performance and Insights team. This role would suit candidates with the capacity to interpret and communicate complex data analysis and an acute attention to detail. We also require excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work quickly and flexibly as part of a small, close-knit team. We are looking for a researcher who has a comprehensive understanding of research and policy development within the public sector, particularly in Local Government.

You will be responsible for designing and developing comprehensive insights reports, conducting methodically sound research and assist in the analysis and interpretation of data in support of the organisation’s goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Research and report writing
• Data analysis and insights generation
• Production of key insights for the Council, informing policy development and decision-making processes
• Collaboration with key stakeholders
• Researching and understanding policy changes
• Horizon scanning
• Communication of research analysis and insights to varying audiences
• Develop and maintain datasets and information systems
• Support to Head of Policy, Performance and Insights, projects and meetings on an ad hoc basis

Qualifications and experience

• Previous relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong personal attributes including working on own initiative, customer focus, effective and efficient time management, collaboration, quality and compliance

Benefits

• Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension plan.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office.
• Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer numerous opportunities for training and development.
• Wellbeing: We offer an award winning Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Group.
• Easit: We offer savings on your daily commute via Easit.