Leicester, Leicestershire or SE1, London (with hybrid working 2 -3 days per week)

About us

We’re Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy, research and development organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion.

We are currently seeking an Economic Researcher, to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Role

As an Economic Researcher, you will deliver insightful and actionable research and evaluation projects in the areas of learning, skills and employment.

Specifically, you will contribute to the design, delivery and dissemination of projects, working with internal and external partners to ensure maximum impact on policy and practice.

You will support policymakers, commissioners and practitioners to make decisions based on the best available research, undertaking quantitative analysis to explore the best options and identify those most likely to benefit.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop and utilise appropriate research and analytical methods and tools
- Create systems for gathering, recording, analysing and presenting data
- Ensure research and findings are communicated to key stakeholders
- Manage small projects and lead on elements of large projects
- Undertake project administration and coordination tasks
- Supervise interns, associates and temporary staff

About You

To be considered as an Economic Researcher, you will need:

- Quantitative analysis skills, such as logistic regression, weighting and significance testing
- Skills in conducting analysis using statistical software packages such as Stata, SPSS or R
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritised to meet deadlines
- A strong track record of organising, co-ordinating and managing a range of activities against competing deadlines and priorities
- The ability to work, unsupervised, under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners
- The ability to write for and speak to a range of audiences to ensure impact
- A degree (in economics, statistics, research or social science degree with a significant quantitative element), equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent experience

https://learningandwork.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/economic-researcher/