Research Assistant - UK Social Policy

at  Ecorys

Ecorys is an international world-class research-based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research and evaluation, project management and communications providing the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world. Our 600 staff are justifiably proud of our innovative and thought-provoking contributions to policy and programme delivery. We are passionate about our environmental and social impact, donating profits to the Charity of the Year, volunteering days, and are committed to being carbon neutral by 2030.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Masters Degree

Our Policy and Research team is currently looking for emerging research talent to join our team of 100+ research and evaluation specialists delivering impactful work across a variety of clients.
For our growing UK market, we are looking for Research Assistants to support our delivery of work to a variety of clients including qualitative and quantitative research studies, evaluations, impact assessments, supporting expert groups and networks, and monitoring.
We are particularly looking for junior researchers with an interest and knowledge of UK social and economic policy (e.g., education, children, youth and families, health, economic development, levelling up, innovation) and additional expertise in other UK policy areas would be a bonus.
As a Research Assistant, you will develop and apply your range of quantitative and qualitative research skills, including desk-based research, literature reviews, survey design and implementation, in-depth interviewing, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. You will also become familiar with research analysis software such as Excel, NVivo, SPSS, Stata and/or R.
As you develop in the role, you will have the opportunity to grow your client- facing and business development skills by contributing to work- winning activities. You may also be able to develop a specialisation into qualitative or quantitative methodologies. There is also the prospect for some travel when permitted.
Over the last few years, our UK Research Assistants have been exposed to a broad range of projects for the UK government to evaluate a range of education, employment, and health and wellbeing programmes. As well as embedding technical learning and development, this has enabled and supported a progression path to Research Manager and further progression within Ecorys.
In 2024 we are looking for Research Assistants to work in either our Birmingham or Leeds office. We are looking for successful candidates to join us as soon as possible potentially starting in summer 2024.
Your continued development will be supported by career development planning, training, mentoring and regular reviews, and you will be supported by a dedicated Line Manager and a buddy.