Policy and Research Officer

  • Reports to: Policy and Research Manager
  • Direct reports: None
  • Location: Our well-equipped office is in Kings Cross, London, WC1X 9NW. We encourage staff to work where they wish, at home or in the office, within the limits of the role and taking into account personal circumstances. This role will generally be expected to attend the office at least once a week and will have meetings at other locations in London fairly frequently.
  • Status: Permanent
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Salary: £31,437 to £34,659; possibly more for an exceptional candidate.

Role Summary

This position provides key support for the policy and research functions of the charity, in addition to collaborating on campaigns and public affairs work. You will be responsible for carrying out primary research relevant to the charity’s policy and research functions. You’ll be monitoring and collating new policy and research materials and contributing to public communications including report-writing, blog posts and social media activity. You’ll be providing input into strategic planning regarding policy and research activities. You’ll connect with researchers and policy people from other charities and from universities. Finally, you’ll be attending conferences and meetings on behalf of the charity.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion about the role, you are welcome to email Laura Harvey, Policy and Research Manager, at [email protected]

Read the candidate pack here.

How to apply

• Use our online form here.

• Upload your CV (max 3 pages, listing two referees) to this online form in MS Word, Google doc, or Adobe .pdf format (no image files please).

We only accept applications on our own application form and will not accept applications in any other way. For example, cover letters emailed to us will be

discarded. If your access requirements mean that you are unable to use the online version of the application form, please contact us on [email protected] and we will supply the form in another format.

Timeline

Deadline for us to receive your application: Strictly Midnight, Monday 6 May 2024. The online application form gives a date and time stamp to all applications.

We will aim to get back to you by: Wednesday 8 May 2024, All applicants will receive a response.

Interviews: Wednesday 15 May 2024 (please save this date!)