Researcher – Energy Demand and Racial JusticeSchool of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,817 - £40,322 p.a.

We are seeking a Researcher to scope the intersections between racial justice and energy demand research, identified as an important research gap, leading to writing a report and promoting it to funders and policy makers in an attempt to influence funding and future research priorities. The role supports the Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions (CREDS), which is the flagship centre on energy demand issues of UK Research and Innovation.
 
The first steps towards developing the research agenda on the intersections between racial justice and energy demand research were taken through a roundtable involving experts from the racial justice and energy demand communities. It is expected that, in addition to a comprehensive literature review and locating relevant sources of data, the postholder will continue to engage with these communities in shaping this agenda. It is likely this will result in new research proposals and projects, but also that it will offer a useful critique of the research currently underway in energy demand. The work will culminate in a scoping report, a draft proposal, and advocacy material, including presentations, blogs and maybe an academic paper.
 
The successful candidate must hold or be close to completion of a PhD in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience. You will have specialist knowledge and experience of racial justice, or related areas such as disadvantaged/racialised communities or international development. You will have demonstrable experience of writing, including scoping work, literature reviews and reports and previous experience of contributing to presentations and working in communities. An interest in energy/energy demand is essential.
 
This position is available immediately and it is fixed-term for 12 months.
 
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The Royal Society is looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as a Policy Adviser in our Research and Innovation Programme team within the Science Policy section. The Royal Society is the UK’s National Academy for Science. Working with some of the UK’s leading scientists, the successful applicant will be a part of a small but highly visible team within the Society and have the opportunity to impact national policy.

This position is suitable for an efficient and motivated person with a confident and mature attitude and experience of successfully undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports, and managing events and projects. They will be expected to work closely with staff, Fellows and other experts to provide insights on research and innovation.  This role requires an awareness of the research and innovation landscape. An ability to look at issues in novel ways and to create insights will be important in this role more broadly. The successful candidate will be expected both to support the work of the wider team as well as lead on their own policy projects. They may also be expected to task manage other members of staff on specific projects. They will also contribute to the overall development of the Research and Innovation Programme Team team and the delivery of its objectives. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior member of the team.

Reports to: Senior Policy Adviser, Research and Innovation Programme

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London (temporarily remote)

Pay Band: D, £34,884 per annum

Hours: 35 hours/week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 10 October 2021, 23:59pm

Interviews will take place remotely in the week commencing Monday 18 October 2021

In return we offer flexible working arrangements, extensive scope for career development and a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• 30 days’ holiday (plus three nominated days)
• Generous pension provision (defined contribution scheme)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Subsidised medical and dental insurance
• Onsite restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join a small but dynamic team in the role of Research Officer. You will be part of the Research Team and carry out research on people’s lived experience of health and social care to inform local policy and practice. We work closely with stakeholders from the NHS, local authorities and universities, and voluntary and community organisations to help shape and improve the quality of care and user involvement.

You will be expected to scope out and design a research project, collect data, carry out data analysis, produce high quality outputs and papers and present their work. Recent studies include men’s experiences of living with obesity, employment and volunteering experiences amongst people with learning disabilities, and mental health and suicide risk amongst middle-aged men.

You will have a relevant PhD, or master’s degree and expertise in applied social science research methods, preferably in health and social care. It is expected that the output of the research will be of sufficiently high standard to make Healthwatch Essex visible on a national scale, competing alongside comparable charities, think tanks, universities and private-sector research consultancies. This includes the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals, as well as our own highly-regarded reports and other publications.

Healthwatch Essex is an award-winning charity that aims to influence the future of the NHS and social care, formed as result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Government’s aim of ‘putting patients and the public first’. One of the ways we do this is by using innovative research methodologies designed to access in-depth accounts of patient, service-user, carer, and staff experiences of health and care.

Our small team comprises professional staff as well as a thriving network of volunteers and a Board of Trustees. Our work is primarily grant funded by central government (Department of Health and Social Care), via Essex County Council, and we also undertake commissioned work. 

For more information contact Dr John Day, Research Manager. 

The Application can be downloaded from our website or downloaded from this site. 

Closing Date: 29th October 2021 

Interviews will be held on the 12th November 2021. 

Healthwatch Essex is committed to providing equal opportunities in the recruitment,training and development of employees. 

We support people and organisations across the UK seeking to bring about positive social change. We are looking for someone with a passion for campaigning and the intellectual curiosity to help deepen our shared understanding.

You will get to be constantly curious about how social change is happening. You will undertake research and explore particular questions. You will spot new gaps, ideas and opportunities that SMK should step into.

You will support our public affairs work – help to build relationships with decision-makers, feed into our partnerships with other civil society groups, and present our material in an accessible and persuasive manner.

We are also committed to bringing change-makers together and sharing our learning as widely as possible. You will contribute to our events programme by identifying speakers, designing agendas, and organising discussions that help SMK to do just that.

Closing date: 11am, Wednesday 20 October 2021.

New opportunity not to be missed! Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Policy and Research Officer to join our policy team based in London. In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months and the closing date for applications is 28th September 2021, 12 noon. Interviews are expected to take place in the first week of October.

The role is full time (37.5 hours per week) with an annual salary of £28,768.

Centrepoint helps vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Together with our partners, we support thousands of homeless young people each year.

Centrepoint’s Policy and Research team work to support young people by conducting research to better understand the causes and impacts of youth homelessness, raise public awareness and campaign for policy change.

We recently secured funding to complete a year-long project on food insecurity.  We are seeking a Policy and Research Officer to work with us for 12 months to complete in-depth research into homeless young people’s experiences of food insecurity, and then use the findings to influence policy and practice in this area.  This is a great opportunity to lead your own project from end to end, from the details of the research design through to dissemination of the findings and recommendations.

What you’ll be doing…

• Carrying out research interviews and workshops with homeless young people and key stakeholders
• Designing and analysing the results of a quantitative survey of young people.
• Analysing research data to identify key themes and develop key recommendations
• Working with colleagues across Centrepoint to ensure effective completion and dissemination of the research
• Building strong relationships with key external stakeholders to ensure the research has maximum impact

As the ideal candidate, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative research
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally, including presenting at events
• An ability to build links and negotiate with a wide range of organisations, and liaise with senior staff, external stakeholders and young people.
• Ability to manage a complex project and organise a demanding and varied workload.

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

- 25 days of annual leave per year

- Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career

- Employer pension contributions of 4%

- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme

- An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Policy and Research Officer - click ‘Apply’ now!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the ACU for a researcher to conduct a short-term research project assessing current climate research capacity at sub-Saharan African universities and research institutions. The project is being conducted at an important time for climate research capacity strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa and will feed directly into the design and delivery of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) new Climate and Resilience Framework (CLARE) being developed in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The postholder will have the opportunity to collaborative with a wide variety of international stakeholders for the delivery of this project.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

As the Research Officer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Finalising the research project design, in collaboration with the Programme Manager and other stakeholders

2. Responsible for designing mixed methods for data collection, utilising a participatory approach including internal and external stakeholders

3. Developing communications content and working with the Marketing and Communications Team and other stakeholders to disseminate call to participate in the project

4. Conducting a review of relevant literature to situate the study within wider sector knowledge

5. Leading on data collection, management, and analysis, and working with internal stakeholders to ensure data protection and quality control standards are met

6. Leading the write-up of the report to communicate the key findings to internal and external stakeholders, including the project funder and informants

7. Working with the Programme Manager and Marketing and Communications to develop communication materials for different audiences, such as presentations, infographics etc.

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:

1. Strong administrative and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications

2. Experience of quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary data collection, including literature reviews, E-surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and focus groups

3. Strong data management and data analysis skills

4. Strong report writing skills

5. An understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems in international development programmes

6. Experience of computer-based work with tools such as Word, Excel, Office and relevant instruments.

7. An ability to work within and across teams for effective delivery

8. A commitment to ACUs mission, values and role.

Desirable:

• Experience of using online tools for data collection

• Understanding of research capacity strengthening practice and literature in the sub-Saharan Africa and higher education contexts, with a particular focus on climate and environment research

• A good understanding of international development and higher education sectors

• Experience of working on FCDO or other donor funded development projects

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Research Officer you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

How to apply

Closing date: 4th October 2021

Interview date: 11th October 2021

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

We are recruiting a Senior Research Officer to join Education Development Trust’s growing Careers & Employability business, with a particular focus on supporting the following two Programmes:

Making a Difference is a brand-new programme to be delivered by Education Development Trust in the North East region of England. The programme is a European Social Fund (ESF) match funded programme which is designed to support both unemployed and economically inactive participants, the aim being to progress them to job search readiness or into paid employment.

The North East Ambition programme is designed to support SMEs and micro businesses across the North East link more effectively with local and national skills initiatives. The programme is a partnership between Education Development Trust and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, building upon NELEP’s successful North East Ambition pilot. The North East Ambition programme is a European Social Fund match funded programme that runs from December 2020 – December 2023.

Research is central to the work of Education Development Trust. We invest each year in a programme of international educational research and we deliver an exciting and demanding portfolio of research work for clients. 

The Senior Research Officer, Careers & Employability (SRO, C&E) will be a part of the Careers & Employability team but will also be strongly aligned with Education Development Trust’s central Research team. They will lead and manage the development and execution of a research strategy, and actively grow and deepen research within and connected to Careers and Employability. The growth of evidence and research linked to careers and employability work is needed to support service improvements, positioning, and to inform succession work of the European Social Fund (ESF) projects that will help to maintain the impact of the ESF investment beyond the life of the projects.

The successful applicant will have:

• An advanced degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Excellent practical knowledge and understanding of social science research methods 
• Practical knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation (and learning) approaches 
• Extensive experience of applied research, M&E, research methods and analysis 
• Knowledge of education policy and practice in a research context 
• Experience of managing and delivering a portfolio of projects 
• Experience of analysing and presenting data to non-technical audiences 
• Published research or presented conference papers related to areas of expertise 
• Understanding of and experience working within a low-income context 
• Ability to use information technology effectively, including statistical packages such as SPSS/STATA and other programmes such as NVIVO 
• Excellent quantitative skills 
• Excellent writing and editing skills

In return we offer a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance (30 days & bank holidays), a 6% matched pension scheme and a range of other voluntary benefits. We also offer excellent training and family friendly policies to support flexible working and a range of health and discount benefits. 

Closing date: Thursday 29th September

Interviews dates: Interviews will take Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are currently working with a national disability, working in the High Value Relationships Team you will undertake Prospect Research for the team.

The Role
Create and maintain detailed research on new and existing supporters and influencers
Produce detailed, qualified profiles for existing prospects and donors
Utilise in house research tools to undertake research to identify new prospective major donors, trusts and influencers
Create and manage proactive and reactive research systems across the organisation

The Candidate
Proven experience delivering prospect research
Proven experience of engaging with senior volunteers and/or Trustees to gather data and to engage them in prospect research activity
Experience of using data management techniques to support fundraising activity

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Amnesty International is seeking an experienced researcher to join Amnesty International's office based in Jerusalem/Ramallah, in order to shape and develop our human rights research on Israel/Palestine.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. Our Jerusalem/Ramallah Office requires researchers to take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing contextual and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. An added campaign-oriented approach to your work is essential, and thematic expertise such as in economic and social rights, business and human rights, or technology and human rights is highly recommended. You'll be required to conduct and co-ordinate research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas, including to the media, and prepare human rights action materials.

ABOUT YOU

With experience of working on human rights issues, you'll have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Israel/Palestine, and an understanding and awareness of the political, social, and historic dynamics of these countries as well as cross-cutting themes. You'll have extensive experience in human rights, law, or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our voice has authority. You'll need proven research and communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. Fluency in English and Arabic, including excellent spoken, reading, and writing skills, is essential. Hebrew would be a desirable language skill set for this post.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

JOB PURPOSE
As Amnesty International's (AI's) expert on Turkey, to lead on the development and implementation of research and advocacy strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

ABOUT YOU

An enthusiastic, and strategic researcher with substantial work experience in the field of human rights and demonstrable strong knowledge of key human rights concerns in Turkey. You will have proven research experience on human rights or related issues, specialist knowledge, first-hand experience of Turkey, and an in-depth understanding of key human rights concerns, as well as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues in Turkey.

Fluency in both verbal and written English and Turkish is necessary. Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and express ideas, clearly and concisely, in a variety of settings, are required. You will have the ability to represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders and effectively communicate Amnesty International's concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies.

You will have the ability to deal in a sensitive and empathetic manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and other persons in distress.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, research, investigate and analyze human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments as well as expert advice on the human rights situation in Turkey in a wide range of settings and to different stakeholders;
• Lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and advocacy strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on Turkey, including strategies to identify the most effective ways to address human rights concerns; and to lead on designing specific projects and producing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans.
• Organize, take part in and lead, as appropriate, field research and other missions, for the purpose of information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations. Prepare, where necessary, security assessments, political and other briefings in relation to the mission for the International Secretariat, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty International in the field;
• Represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders, including in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as to all forms of news media, civil society organizations and political, economic and other actors; and to communicate Amnesty International's concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders in target appropriate manner;
• Develop and maintain effective constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and outside the organization - such as human rights activists, members of legal and other professions, UN agencies, EU institutions and governmental representatives - to optimize information gathering and verification and the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans;
• Write reports and other materials for publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes.

Please see the attached job description for additional responsibilities and skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

The global investment system has an oversized impact on many of the existential challenges we face today. Investors, as holders of capital and owners of the companies they invest in, have an influence on corporate practice. They influence which companies find it easier or harder to access finance and can use engagement tactics to influence the companies they’re invested in. Through their investment decisions and company engagement, investors can support a transition to a more sustainable, healthier way of living - this is known as responsible or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment.

ShareAction’s vision is of a world where the investment system better serves our planet and its people. Our mission is to define the highest standards of responsible investment and to drive change until these standards are adopted worldwide. We work towards our mission by:

• advocating for change in the investment industry using our research and rankings
• campaigning with allies to strengthen investor stewardship and improve corporate practice

• pushing for public policy reform to transform the financial system

Long-term Investors in People’s Health (LIPH) programme

ShareAction are building a world-first programme aiming to transform the investment system for better population-level health. As stewards of vast quantities of capital, investors have an influence on the companies they’re invested in. Companies can shape our health through the products and services they produce, the quality of work they provide and through their impact on communities. By considering health when they allocate money or engage with investee companies, investors can drive toward better health outcomes whilst improving the financial sustainability of their investments.

Please note, this is a unique programme aiming to forge new ground in responsible investment. We don’t expect you to have all the knowledge you’ll need when you start, we can help you build this over time.

Position

We’re looking to appoint a Senior Research Officer to support the development of the LIPH programme.

The focus of the Senior Research Officer role will be to research investor engagement topics related to health. This role exists to support the scoping of new and existing corporate campaigns to inform the programme strategy. The post holder will be adept at collating, analysing and reporting on their health-related research to support practical decision-making and strategy development across the programme.

Key responsibilities:

• It will be your responsibility for researching key health topics, the role that companies play in these, current practice and where there are opportunities for investors to drive greater impact. Topics may include workplace health, air quality, nutrition.

• You will be writing up research into high-quality briefing reports for both internal and external audiences.
• Communicating research findings to a range of audiences, and through different means, for example via webinars or verbally in meetings.
• Organising, representing, and supporting ShareAction at events to disseminate research findings.
• Developing research plans and approaches, delivering outputs in a timely way.
• Spotting for new programme opportunities and taking the initiative in researching these and bringing them back to the team.

• Providing input and advice that informs the future direction of the programme.
• Providing ad-hoc support to other members of the LIPH team, especially during the earlier set-up phase of the programme. This may include research activities that support the development of our engagement and fundraising strategies.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time.

Requirements

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent research and analysis skills – able to find, assess and synthesis a range of types of data and research to form practical conclusions.
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal. Able to effectively communicate complex topics to a range of audiences.
• Leadership skills – able to provide thought-leadership on an emerging topic. Able to work independently and make decisions and progress within an evolving and ambiguous context.
• Planning – able to develop research plans, approaches and events, and deliver on these in a timely way.

• Health knowledge – has a good grasp of public health concepts, an understanding of the ‘wider determinants of health’ and how companies shape people’s health.
• Flexible – able and willing to support the team with a range of activities as the programme is established.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of the investment system and how they influence health through their practices
• Experience of working in new and growing teams
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office 365, particularly SharePoint;
• Experience of working with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce;

Other information

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: 1 year fixed term, full-time (with aim of extending to a permanent position dependent on funding)

Salary: £26,314 - £30,000 + 8% pension contribution and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6th October 2021 at 8:30am

Interview date: To be confirmed

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking..

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.

Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

Public Voice a community interest company which delivers a number of projects in Haringey and other London boroughs. One of our contracts is to deliver the statutory Healthwatch service in Haringey. We are also part of a consortium delivering Information, Advice and Guidance and we also deliver a large contract to provide ‘community navigation’ services to over 50s in Haringey, combining signposting, brief support following a significant life event and building strong mutually supportive communities or ‘circles’.

Our mission is to “improve services through user engagement” and this is a theme underpinning all our projects and programmes. This post will be part of our engagement team which, as our mission suggests, plays a key role in all our work. Our engagement takes a number of forms including outreach into the community, surveys and facilitating meetings and events where service users are empowered to have a voice. The focus of this post will be delivering research projects through community outreach and engagement for Healthwatch but with scope to be involved in other Public Voice projects.

Job summary

The Information, Policy and Research Officer will support and report to the Research and Engagement Manager. They will:

• deliver research projects – this includes planning the project, designing the methodology, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis, and reporting findings through presentations and reports;
• undertake policy reviews and provide advice on survey / research and evaluation methodology / techniques to the Director, the Research and Engagement Manager and other members of the Public Voice team;
• work with Public Voice teams to capture issues and concerns relating to access to services, the delivery of services and policy gaps, and use this information to identify common themes which relate to service delivery and policy in health and social care; and
• lead on providing information, signposting residents to other health and social care services and agencies, by phone and over email.

Summary

We have vision to want people to live well and longer with diabetes and to cure or prevent diabetes. As a Research Manager, you will join an exciting and busy team with a strong reputation for supporting high quality diabetes research. The role supports the Diabetes Research Steering Groups (DRSGs) which bring together researchers, healthcare professionals and people affected by diabetes, who together identify areas of unmet need and ways to stimulate research in these areas. The DRSGs are central to the delivery of the Diabetes UK organisational and research strategies and are critical to ensuring the diabetes research taking place in the UK has the most impact and is informed by the needs of people affected by diabetes.

Interview Dates: 8 & 9 November 2021

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will lead the delivery of the DRSGs and their associated fora, with support from the Research Officer. You will support the DRSG members, who work to strategically identify priority research areas and find ways to make the key research studies needed to move diabetes care forward. You will lead the development and improvement of the involvement and participation of people with diabetes within the work of the DRSGs. As part of this role, you will work across the organisational strategic outcomes to take collaborate with colleagues on DRSG research priorities identified, build relationships with the research community, relevant research funders, and other organisations.

Ideal Candidate

As a Research Manager, you will have a BSc in biomedical sciences, and will be looking to establish a career in patient driven research. You will have an understanding of the medical research funding landscape in the UK, how this is applied to a clinical setting and of the interfaces between research funding organisations and the academic sector. In addition, you will be confident in developing and maintaining excellent relationships and networking with a range of experts. Excellent organisation and communication skills are vital, as is an ability to work as part of a team. You will have some project management and task/managerial experience, be able to work in a busy office environment, show confidence when working under pressure, be able to manage multiple work streams, as well as being able to work independently.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:

If you have any questions, please contact

Are you interested in starting up a prospect research function in a major donor-led charity? OnSide is passionate about transforming the lives and opportunities for young people. We raise over £20m each year primarily from major donors and charitable grant funders; we are rapidly growing this income and are seeking a prospect researcher to help us. We offer the opportunity to work for a fast-paced, pioneering, charity, committed to the expansion of our successful Youth Zone model across the country and putting young people at the heart of everything we do.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ community.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Strategy Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Benefits: OnSide operates an Agile Working Policy and offers a company pension scheme, 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays and rising with length of service, birthday leave, and retail & leisure discounts.

As Prospect Research Manager, you will lead a step change in philanthropic income for OnSide through identifying both national and local philanthropists interested in our work.  You will be someone capable of strategically growing a prospect research function that will facilitate a highly sophisticated, data-insight driven major donor fundraising approach.  Alongside extensive experience of prospect research, you will have experience of using quantitative and qualitative research methods, and demonstrate innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial approach to prospect research.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 11 October 2021

First stage interviews: w/c 18 October 2021

Second stage interviews: w/c 25 October 2021

OnSide is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

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