Research Officers

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 for progression 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

■ A good understanding of research methods, and particularly quantitative approaches.

■ 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.

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 careeraverage 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 details and to apply, please see job specifiation and application form below. 

Closing date: Monday 19 July, midday. 

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