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Policy & Research Associate

London

Post Date, 14/01/2025

Salary: 24.11-24.11 per hour

Temporary

Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Policy & Research Associate. The role is running until the 31st of March in the first instance and is full-time (35 hours per week) and is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Being the lead researcher and using specialist knowledge of research methods and family support services, designing a research approach and framework to develop learning in relation to family hubs and preventative services.
  • Using a wide range of sources to identify and quality assure evidence and insight relevant to the development of Family Hubs and integrated family models.
  • Reviewing relevant reports, papers and publications.
  • Generating evidence with the regional and participation teams, including designing, planning and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research enquiries e.g. surveys, interviews and focus groups.
  • Working with the wider EYP team to reinforce the triangulate insights generated into key themes that support the development of practical evidence-based guidance.
  • Leading meetings with a variety of key stakeholders, shaping activity and outputs and participating in wider networks as appropriate.
  • Analysing and interpreting relevant research and complex data.
  • Writing and contributing to a variety of written resources e.g. case studies, website toolkit modules, reports, policy briefings and training content.
  • Designing and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders e.g. presenting findings & learning and training & workshops.
  • Supporting the wider functions of the EYP department including bid writing, reports to funders and designing and monitoring evaluation frameworks.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

  • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a research setting.
  • Demonstrable experience in translating evidence and research into practice.
  • Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
  • Excellent research skills, including research methods & design, data handling, gathering & analysis and presentation of findings.
  • Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
  • Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication, specifically in translating policy, academic and clinical research into accessible resources.
  • Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and statistical software.

The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

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  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Salary Type: per hour
  • Total Applications: 36
  • Last Date: 24/01/2025
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