About the role

This job is ideal for someone with an academic background who is able to swiftly digest complex information and distil it for a general audience. The Regional Researcher will focus on supporting HFTF’s growing network of regional offices and supporting constituents who wish to engage with their MPs on the climate crisis. This will be done through the creation of briefing materials (‘Tailored Lobbying Strategies’) . In addition to this the Regional Researcher is also responsible for conducting in depth research into specific topics & producing materials for internal and external audiences, with support from the rest of the research team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in climate advocacy who wants to join a fast growing organisation dedicated to democratic engagement. The Regional Researcher will work under the supervision of the Research Coordinator but will also spend time working within the regional teams.

About the organisation 

Hope for the Future (HFTF) is a leading specialist in training citizens to work with politicians on climate change. Our vision is to see politicians of all political persuasions joining together with each other and with communities across the UK to take decisive action on climate change. Gaining charity status in 2017 we are growing quickly with 16 paid staff and many more volunteers. We have several grant funders and philanthropists who are backing our vision, methods and ambition and are helping us to grow at pace. You can find out more about our plans for the next three years in our Strategic Plan. We have recently expanded from our Sheffield base to open regional offices in London and Liverpool.
Hope for the Future has a supportive and collaborative culture which emphasises respect for each other and prioritises mental, physical and emotional well-being. We have regular team development days around organisational culture, personal growth and addressing the impacts of power and privilege within our sector.