Research Analyst Remote
Job description
RESEARCH ANALYST
Creative UKis the independent network for the UK Creative Industries, and we know that connection changes everything. Our overarching mission is to leverage the economic, social and cultural value of the UK’s creative economy. We have established an authentic voice which represents, promotes and enhances the interests of the UK’s world-leading creative sector via high-profile public campaigning, representations to national, devolved and local government and parliament. This is made possible through convening, mobilising and partnering with an influential and diverse mix of creative organisations, creators, education providers, trade bodies and unions that make up our membership.
We have an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher with an interest in the cultural and creative industries to join our Policy & Engagement team. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and analytical skills with a keen interest in bringing a fresh perspective to the impact we can make across the creative sector. You should have a strong interest in, and passion for, the sector and will act as a key advisor to the Research & Policy Manager, Director of Policy & Engagement, and wider leadership team.
This is a varied and interesting role for someone keen to sharpen their skills, broaden their experience in the research and policy arena and help drive change within a developing function.
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London.
CONTRACT: Full time for an initial 1-year fixed term with scope to become permanent
STARTING SALARY: £25,000 per annum
TO APPLY:Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to email provided by 29th August 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey.Interviews will take place either by video conference or in person w/c 11th September, immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY THROUGH INDEED, PLEASE VISIT https://www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/ FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO APPLY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertaking and contributing to research including to:
· Collate, analyse, and present qualitative and quantitative research, clearly conveying complex research and data analysis in clear and accessible writing
· Contribute to design and delivery of original primary and secondary research
· Source and gather research reports and data to feed into evidence gathering for Creative UK policy and research work
· Identify initiatives, organisations and policies across the creative industries which are creating impact and change in areas which align with our policy priorities
· Research and monitor policy developments and gather data from across the cultural and creative industries domestically and internationally
· Supporting colleagues in the preparation of reports and proposals, contributing to external facing presentations and reports
Provide project, event and administrative support, such as:
· Arranging research interviews, focus groups workshops and surveys with Creative UK members and other stakeholders from across the cultural and creative industries
· Coordinating and supporting events and meetings in which insight gathering is key
· Drafting a range of communication outputs for a range of audiences, including submissions to the UK Government (informal and formal consultation responses), Creative UK member policy and advocacy updates, the CEO’s newsletter and political briefings
Content creation, including:
· Supporting organisational data collection, analysis and coordination
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· Collating and organising policy and research summaries, findings and reports into accessible library resources for both Creative UK and member organisations
· Proof-reading, editing and quality assuring Creative UK communication outputs
· Coordinating design, delivery and analysis of Creative UK qualitative and quantitative inputs and outputs
· Writing reports, case studies and other communication outputs
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Confidence in using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods in pragmatic ways
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail for quality design, analysis and outputs
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
· Ability to work independently, managing and prioritising workload and juggle competing deadlines
· Ability to contribute and collaborate as part of a wider team, within the function, wider organisation and external stakeholders
· Ability to research, assimilate and explain to others new and often complex areas of information, including data and policy instruments such as legislation.
· Strong grounding in software, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and research and/or data tools
· Interest in UK and international politics and the creative industries
· Willingness to travel, sometimes outside office hours
All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.
· We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA
· We support and empower; we are here to make a difference
· We are curious, open & honest
· We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity
OUR PEOPLE PERKS
· Fully flexible hybrid working
· Pension enrolment from 3 months service
· Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
· Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
· Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
· Mental Health Guardians
· Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
· Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
· 2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community
Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 29/08/2023
