Strategy and Research Team Researcher

Laurie McClave artist; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Researcher/Analyst to shape the strategic direction of the organization. You will conduct research, analyze data to support internal decisions, and collaborate with various teams on business plans. This role requires strong analytical skills and a degree or equivalent experience. The position offers flexible working options and extensive employee benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

39 days' annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wide range of training opportunities

Company Sick Pay

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong research and data analytical skills are required.
• Experience in project management or research qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Produce comprehensive briefings on key developments.
• Support internal decision-making and strategy development.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Strategy and Research Team Researcher/Analyst – x2 positions

Based: Home based, with a requirement to attend the head office - Memorial House in Coalville as and when required

Hours: 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday

Salary: £44,989-£49,988 gross per annum (Corp Services RFJ 8)

The role

As a Researcher at emh you will take a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and working with teams across the business to develop a Business Plan and supporting strategies.

The Person

You will also be responsible for monitoring the operating context, keeping up to date on key policy, legislative and regulatory developments and supporting teams across the business by producing comprehensive briefings.

The role will require strong research and data analytical skills as you'll be responsible for a programme of research projects to inform internal decision-making, strategy development and external influencing. You will support teams build capacity and understanding around internal and performance data.

About Us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

Our values

Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

Company Benefits

Our package for this role includes:

• 39 days' annual leave (including statutory days), increasing to 44 days with length of service (pro-rata for part time)
• Contributory Social Housing Pension Scheme (your contributions are matched by emh up to 8%)
• Health Cash Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (Provided by BHSF)
• A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)
• Company Sick Pay (increasing with length of service to six month's full pay, six month's half pay)
• Opportunities to work flexibly and from home, where the business need allows
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent through experience is essential criteria for this role
• Qualification in relevant area or working towards it or demonstrable appropriate experience, e.g. project management &/or research qualification
  
  

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How To Apply

Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 pages of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your cover letter and CV will need to be on the same document).

Closing date: 1st September 2025 at 23.59

Applicants will be notified of the shortlisting: 11th September 2025

Interviews: 18th September 2025

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.

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