Researcher - Policy

Maternity Cover - 12 months (starting ASAP)~ London based, hybrid working 2 days a week in office~£50,000 - £60,000 base salary + benefits including 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, pension + more

We are collaborating with an award-winning, independent social research consultancy to recruit a

Qualitative or Mixed Methods Associate Director

for a 12-month maternity cover.

Their projects address policy research, communications and services, making this an excellent opportunity for someone interested in diverse subject areas with a focus on impactful, social change-driven research.

Their work primarily spans health and wellbeing, sustainability and climate change, social inclusion and democratic reform. Recent projects have explored behaviour change and promoting energy-efficient practices in homes, understanding lived experiences of disability benefit applicants to retention in clinical health trials.

Role Overview:

This is a

full-service research role

, where you will oversee the

design, delivery, analysis

and

reporting

of research projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public sector or social impact research and be particularly adept at writing detailed reports suited to this sector.

Manage project teams on small to medium sized projects.~ Help with new business and proposal writing / responding to bids.~ Hands on with qualitative / mixed method research design, fieldwork and analysis.~ Report writing.

The consultancy continuously innovates its methodologies, from

behavioural science

to

participatory research

, and seeks candidates with a shared passion for

doing things differently

.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful research that shapes policy and social change.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.