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- Manchester
Ansök senast: 2024-08-13
CSR Researcher
NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry.
Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to contribute to globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.
About your new role
As part of our growth journey, we are looking for a CSR Researcher to join our Research team. As a Researcher, you will help develop and maintain NQC’s industry leading assessment products used by the public and private sector to identify risk and improve their environmental and social performance. You will be responsible for analysing sustainability data and converting it into briefings, reports and platform content.
As a CSR Researcher, you are expected to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:
- Conduct analysis and create campaign reports for NQC clients identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support the creation and maintenance of platform content ensuring products reflect advancements in legislation, strategy and best practice.
- Research international legislation on sustainability issues and best practice, and convert into strategic outcomes, assessment products, written reports, web briefings and other documentation as required.
- Maintain a relevant level of knowledge and understanding in identified areas of government policy and strategy.
- Undertake in-house or commissioned research projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- Deliver training and briefings to NQC staff as and when required.
Requirements
- A University degree in a relevant field such as sustainability, environmental science, social science or human rights.
- Experience of research in the areas of human rights within supply chains, human rights legislation, forced labour and broad sustainability topics.
- Strong data analysis and research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to target audiences.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices, trends, and legal and compliance policies.
- Passion for sustainability and a desire to drive positive change.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Key Competencies
- Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations.
- Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding.
- Champions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour.
- Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors.
- Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change.
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Hybrid working policy.
- Private pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays.
- Health Cash Plan.
- 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP.
- Life Assurance (4 x Salary after probation period).
- Regular company socials & events.
- Perkbox - giving you weekly free treats, monthly cinema tickets, birthday gifts.
