UK Social Policy Research Assistant (Hybrid | Flexible)

Ecorys UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Profit sharing

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ecorys UK is seeking a Research Assistant to join our UK Policy and Research team in Birmingham, contributing to social and economic policy studies. The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid working and opportunities across government evaluations.

You will develop both qualitative and quantitative research skills, analyse data with tools like MAXQDA and R, and participate in dissemination and learning activities while growing client-facing and methodological capabilities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social science or related field
• Master’s degree desirable but not essential
• Interest in UK social and economic policy
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research
• Experience producing research reports

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Support research studies, evaluations, monitoring and dissemination.
• Develop analytical skills using Excel, MAXQDA and R.
• Grow client-facing and business development skills in research.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Excel

MAXQDA

R

Job description

Ecorys UK is seeking a Research Assistant to join our UK Policy and Research team in Birmingham, contributing to social and economic policy studies. The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid working and opportunities across government evaluations.

You will develop both qualitative and quantitative research skills, analyse data with tools like MAXQDA and R, and participate in dissemination and learning activities while growing client-facing and methodological capabilities.