Senior Research Officer

at  Information Commissioners Office

ABOUT US

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and supporting on procuring and managing qualitative and quantitative market and social research, including quality control processes and oversight of key outputs, keeping colleagues updated and ensuring milestones are met.
• Disseminating findings internally in compelling and engaging ways, including to senior colleagues.
• Working with policy professionals across ICO to champion the value and importance of market research, identify priority areas for qualitative and quantitative research, build ongoing relationships and ensuring early understanding of research needs.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to understand key concerns, the evidence required, and identify the most effective, timely and value for money approaches to delivering those needs, including advising on the most appropriate methodology, sample etc.
• Identifying opportunities for bringing together and disseminating research and evidence both internally and, where appropriate, externally, including information gathered from external research sources.
• Inform and educate colleagues on best practice and ensuring that high standards are adhered.
• Proactively develop market research expertise, keeping abreast of developments in qualitative and quantitative research methods