nfpSynergy delivers research, insights & expertise to help non-profits understand their audiences & make informed strategic decisions.

The Research Assistant will provide support to the Influencer Audiences team, getting involved in our research with MPs, Peers, journalists & healthcare professionals. Key topics we cover in our research & reports include campaigning, reputation, effectiveness & communications.

We are particularly looking for someone with an interest or experience in the work of charities in politics, policy, healthcare &/or media.

Description of responsibilities:

• Opportunities to work on the research we conduct for a whole range of charities in the UK & further afield
• Work on the Charity Parliamentary Monitor, the Celtic Charity Parliamentary Monitor, the Journalists’ Attitudes & Awareness Monitor, Grantmakers Monitor & the Primary Healthcare Monitor.
• Supporting the research team on tasks such as preparing presentations, compiling & proofreading reports, data entry
• Attending client & pitch meetings
• Dealing with client requests, including additional data analysis
• Supporting on tasks involving more complex statistical analysis of data
• Opportunities to work on tasks related to business development & marketing, including assisting in the sales process

This post would be ideally suited to a graduate who wants to gain knowledge & experience in market/social research & has an interest in the not-for-profit sector. Some things we like to see in our staff:

Hard skills/previous experience:

• Previous research experience, whether qualitative or quantitative
• Special interest in analysing data
• Strong numerical skills, experience of statistical analysis (for example using SPSS)
• An interest in the policy & media work of charities is desirable
• Experience of support/admin roles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel & especially PowerPoint
• An interest in/experience of, charities & not for profits

Softer skills:

• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Good time management & organisational skills
• Self-motivated, hardworking & proactive
• Enthusiastic, personable & with a sense of humour
• Ability to work collaboratively & flexibly as part of a team