Job description:

Researchers are responsible for scoping and undertaking high quality research and, with the help of senior members of the research team, producing robust, evidence-based research reports. Researcher will be asked to work across subject areas, allowing them to build a solid basis as policy generalists. They will have a good grasp of different research methodologies (qualitative and/or quantitative). They will have excellent attention to detail. Researchers will be asked to produce high-quality blogs for the Reformer blog and other media outlets. Researchers participate in writing Reform’s weekly newsletter. They might be asked to present Reform’s work in local media and chair Reform events. Researchers will be asked to develop their stakeholder network and will ensure that Reform extracts the maximum benefit from these relationships. Researchers will be asked to write event proposals and support the Events and Communication team in ensuring the successful delivery of events – for example advising on attendees and speakers.

Core competencies:

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to research a wide-range of topics using multiple sources.

• Good organisational and project planning skills.

• Comfortably able to work independently, prioritise and seek help when needed

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills including self-awareness and empathy.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills and experience:

• An undergraduate degree with a First or 2.1 in a relevant discipline, though those with equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

• 1-2 years of work experience in a relevant sector.

• Experience of conducting research on public policy.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

• An ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadline.

• Good organisational and administrative skills, including in prioritising tasks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A commitment to building and maintaining good professional relationships.

• Excellent attention to detail.

Reform is committed to diversity. We will accommodate applications from any interested persons and to make reasonable adjustments at any stage should this be requested

Reform cares about the wellbeing and development of its staff. It offers a range of benefits and provides opportunities for training and progression across the organisation.

Start date:

As soon as possible.

Application details:

Reform uses the Be Applied website for recruiting purposes. You will be asked to:

• Fill out 6 questions about your education, skills, research, work and volunteering experiences.

• Write a 400-word blog on a UK public policy topic of your choice. Imagine that you are writing this piece for the Reformer blog. This task is designed to test your writing and analytical skills, knowledge of Reform’s areas of research, expertise and originality. Upload this blog on the Be Applied website in the section where you will be asked to upload a CV/resume (do no upload your CV). Make sure that you exclude any identifiers from your blog (e.g. do not include your name, email address...).

• Please note that no covering letters, CVs or blog sent via any method other than the link will be accepted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Deadline:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis from Thursday 5 July 2018 to 9am Thursday 9th August 2018. Successful applications will be invited to interview by 6pm Tuesday 14th August 2018. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact candidates who are not selected for interview. Late applications will not be considered.

Thank you for considering applying for a job at Reform. We are really looking forward to reading your application.

Website: reform.uk/about/jobs