Research Assistant London, England
Job description
Are you a research self-starter with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for improving services and policies for disadvantaged communities? Do you want to join a successful and growing global organisation dedicated to creating lasting and effective social change?
About the role
Contributing to the delivery of research projects, the Research Assistant’s primary responsibilities include:
- Collecting quantitative and qualitative data
- Undertaking data analysis
- Conducting literature searches and syntheses (screening, data extraction and providing summaries)
- Administrative tasks such as assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations and funding proposals and the organisation of events
Why join CEI?
- We're a growing organisation and work with a dynamic international team located in London, Norway, Australia and Singapore
- A career that is purpose driven and flexible in a supportive, agile, and positive environment
- Excellent working conditions
- Salary range £30,000- £36,000 based on experience
- Initially a 2-year contract
About you
Our ideal candidate is a smart, reliable, and motivated individual who can demonstrate outstanding skills based on previous experience.
You’ll have:
- Experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including data collection, analysis, report writing, and use of statistical analysis packages
- Proven skills in searching for and summarising research evidence
- Demonstrated ability to carry out project work to a high standard within tight timelines
- Demonstrated abilities in showing initiative and solving problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate well with multi-disciplinary teams and with a range of professionals, service users and colleagues
- Knowledge of and a commitment to the work of CEI
- A strong sense of social justice, professional ethics and commitment to evidence-based practice
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and manage your work to meet deadlines
- Willingness to work flexibly and adaptably
Just as importantly, you are someone who is:
- Highly professional in communication
- Works with a high level of integrity
- Committed to the ongoing development of a strong team culture
- A self-starter with lots of initiative and high levels of motivation and energy
- Eager to participate in and contribute to a learning environment and to their own professional development
- Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally more widely
What qualifications/accreditations are needed?
- An undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, social policy or related discipline
- Post-graduate study is also desirable
Diversity and Inclusion at CEI
We are committed to improving outcomes for communities who are facing adversity through leveraging the best available evidence. We value diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and with lived experience of the social issues our work addresses and in the communities we aim to serve.
How do I apply?
Please submit your CV, plus a separate cover letter (of no more than 3 A4 pages) detailing why you are interested in the role and what skills, experience and other attributes you bring – aligned with the key areas of responsibility and key selection criteria in the Position Description.
You need not address each criterion specifically; we are looking for an overall picture of your strengths and experience relevant to the role.
Send your application to: [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 18 Sept 2023
Target date for interviews: 25 & 26 Sept 2023
If you would like any further information, please contact us: [email protected]
