JOB TITLE: POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER

Location: Liverpool/Hybrid (Remote working a possibility)
Salary: £33,000
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm

JOIN US IN ENDING FURNITURE POVERTY!

Are you passionate about social housing and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to use research to make a real difference in tackling furniture poverty across the UK?
We’re looking for a Policy & Research Officer to join End Furniture Poverty, the campaigning arm of FRC Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of impactful social research that shapes policy and drives change.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience of both qualitative and quantitative social research
• Educated to degree level (ideally in a relevant field such as social or political science)
• Postgraduate social research qualification
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata)
• Confidence in managing complex datasets and distilling insights
• A creative and analytical mindset
• Knowledge of social justice, government policy, and socioeconomic issues
• A passion for ending furniture poverty and aligning with our values: Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism

IF YOU’RE READY TO USE YOUR SKILLS TO DRIVE CHANGE AND HELP SHAPE A FAIRER SOCIETY, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. APPLY NOW AND BE PART OF ENDING FURNITURE POVERTY.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L24 1U

THE ROLE

As part of the End Furniture Poverty team, you’ll work closely with the Director of End Furniture Poverty to lead and deliver our research strategy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality research, analyse complex data, and create publications that inform policy and influence real-world change.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on juggling multiple projects, has a strong grasp of social research methods, and wants to see their work have a national impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading primary and secondary research into the causes, effects, and solutions to furniture poverty
• Designing qualitative and quantitative studies
• Handling large datasets and using tools like SPSS, Stata or R for analysis
• Writing publication-standard reports and policy briefings
• Mapping services and interventions in the sector
• Staying up to date with key policy developments
• Supporting our influencing work with powerful evidence and insight