About the role

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with compelling experience working in a field related to research and/or policy development. This is an exciting time to join PBE as we enter a new phase of our 3-year strategy, where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, collaborating with economists and analysts, developing skills to become a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of our research into the drivers of low wellbeing.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Research, Policy and Comms colleagues to design and deliver ground-breaking and impactful studies that help to shine a light on the causes and consequences of low wellbeing, generating new evidence to inform and influence government policy.

• Develop expertise in new areas of research into the drivers of low wellbeing and lead project plans from inception, including literature reviews to understand the current research landscape, gaps and where PBE can add value.

• Support senior colleagues to effectively project manage multiple studies, include high-profile public events and publications.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to the highest standards and publicise findings through written reports, media articles, blogs, presentations and social media (with support from the comms team).

• Build up and manage a rich network of stakeholders in the voluntary sector, government, the private sector, and academia to support and inform PBE’s research programme.

• Support the team to commission work from external partners when appropriate, finding opportunities for collaboration and then managing the ongoing relationships.

• Develop and test policy solutions that promote PBE’s aim of higher wellbeing for all.

• Work with our consultant and volunteer economists to provide research support for our charity impact projects.

• Communicate PBE’s work in print and broadcast media and represent PBE at seminars and events.

• Work with the Development team to identify and secure funding and generate income.

• Any other duties as deemed reasonable by the line manager.