Research Officer – One year fixed term contract
Salary starting from £24,000 depending on skills and experience plus benefits
Would you like to be at the forefront of social research?
Help influence government policy and employer practice, making the UK a better place to live, study and work?
Join a vibrant, Brighton-based team, with clear opportunities to gain experience and generous annual leave entitlements?
Making a difference through social research
As a not-for-profit, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has been delivering independent, evidence-based research that makes a difference for fifty years.
From helping major employers to stop the gender pay gap in its tracks, to assisting government departments to understand the effects of new initiatives such as the T Levels, IES leads a wide programme of research on issues that matter. As a researcher, every day is different, and we’ll support you to develop your own area of research interest.
About you
We are looking for bright, inquisitive researchers who are passionate about improving employment and education policy and practices. Ideally, you’ll have:
■ Evidence of significant understanding of UK employment or education policy or employment practice, and interest in labour market/employment/HR issues
■ Relevant education –
- EITHER a higher degree in a social science discipline
- OR an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an applied social science discipline with relevant work experience demonstrating the core competences of the role.
Experience in handling quantitative data, and using software packages, such as SPSS or Stata to conduct multi-variate analysis is desirable, but not essential.
Your benefits
IES is based in Brighton. We offer excellent benefits including 27 days holiday per year plus four closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays and a contributory career-average defined-benefit pension scheme (USS). We also can offer you career progression and development opportunities and support you to disseminate your research, build your external reputation and expand your knowledge through working with our expert staff.
For more information on the role please download the job description below that provides full details on how to apply
Application closing date: Monday 7th September 2020, midday
The Institute for Employment Studies is actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all under-represented communities and groups. We are particularly keen to attract BAME candidates given their under-representation within the applied research sector. We also make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the individual requirements of disabled candidates and those with health conditions.
Legal note
The Institute for Employment Studies:
- is a registered charity (no. 258390)
- seeks to be an equal opportunities employer
- is an Investor in People