Academic Social Research Secondment
Quick answer
The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking experienced early to mid-career academic analysts for a secondment opportunity, delivering research for policy with flexible working arrangements in the UK.
- Role
- Academic Social Research Secondment
- Organization
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Location
- Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Hybrid
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Your current salary rate (please see advert)
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
This role involves working within the Central Analysis function of the Department for Work and Pensions to deliver research for policy across the Department’s wide remit. The job is for experienced early to mid-career academic analysts with proven qualitative research skills, and is a secondment opportunity with flexible working arrangements.
What you'll do
- Support work utilising a diverse range of qualitative research and evaluation techniques
- Provide expert advice to colleagues delivering programmes of research
- Support the professional development of qualitative research staff
- Conduct, analyse and present qualitative research
- Attend and contribute to regular Teams keep-in-touch meetings
- Work on projects focused on DWP ministerial priorities
What it takes
- Postgraduate degree/qualification in a relevant social science subject with a focus on qualitative research
- At least four years’ social research practice experience
- Experience of teaching/coaching qualitative research methods
- Proven experience of applying a range of qualitative research techniques
- Experience of building the capability of less experienced analysts
- Proven experience of leading analytical projects with a wide range of stakeholders
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Family friendly flexible working arrangements, learning and development, professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield, United Kingdom, with a hybrid work schedule.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is your current salary rate (please see advert).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a postgraduate degree in a relevant social science subject with a focus on qualitative research, at least four years of social research practice experience, and experience of teaching/coaching qualitative research methods.
How do I apply?
Apply by email via the ‘Apply’ button above ([email protected]).
What are the benefits?
Benefits include family friendly flexible working arrangements, learning and development, professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department for Work and Pensions's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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