The Russell Group, which represents 24 leading universities in the UK, has an exciting opportunity for a Researcher to join our International Policy team. This is a new permanent full-time post at entry level so is open to policy professionals and new graduates.

The role involves, but is not limited to, the following:

• Carrying out analysis and research, including data analysis
• Managing research projects and outputs
• Contributing to high quality, persuasive and evidence-based papers for a variety of audiences including government, member universities, and policymakers
• Collecting and maintaining information about key activities and developments within Russell Group institutions which relate to Russell Group policy priorities
• Contributing directly to communications outputs including press statements, blogs, opinion pieces and occasional media interviews.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of working on research projects, particularly related to policy analysis and development
• Strong attention to detail in producing persuasive, evidence-based conclusions
• Experience of analysing/using a range of data/information sources to inform evidence-based policy development
• Ability to write in clear, concise English for different audiences
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work proactively and to manage own workload, both independently and as part of a team
• A good level of numeracy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

A full vacancy description for the role (including a detailed list of key competencies) and our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form are available to download from the Russell Group website: http://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacancies/ 

We welcome applications from people whatever their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, or age. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion as a core part of our values, which are stated in the vacancy description document.

The post is based in our Central London office with flexibility for home working for part of each week. Benefits include a generous career average pension, enhanced parental leave/pay and flexible working polices, an interest-free travelcard loan and a cycle scheme.