Research Officer

3 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Co-operatives UK Full time

Research Officer

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Research Officer

Location: Holyoake House, Manchester

Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.

About the role:

As Research Officer you will support the development and implementation of Co-operatives UK's strategies through research, surveys, and feedback. In conjunction with the Leadership Team, you will set the strategic research priorities for Co-operatives UK.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Align research efforts with Co-operatives UK s goals and priorities to support policy and strategy formulation.
  • Plan and conduct market research to understand public perceptions of co-operatives; Undertake survey and questionnaire-based research with co-operatives to identify trends, opportunities and challenges within the co-operative sector.
  • Maintain awareness of ongoing initiatives across Co-operatives UK and actively collaborate with other departments to identify emerging research needs.
  • Analyze members purchasing behaviour, assess the business impact of various membership types to enhance member engagement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Co-operatives UK's programs and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and utilise data effectively, ensuring maximising the use of existing data.
  • Manage research projects, including designing, executing, and analysis of surveys and feedback mechanisms.
  • Work with partners and other research and academic organisations to commission research projects.
  • Maintain data sources, analyse business data to identify key trends, and translate research findings to provide evidence-based recommendations.
  • Prepare reports and insights that demonstrate the value and impact of co-operatives, including their social, economic, and local impacts.
  • Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to communicate business analysis insights effectively to the Leadership Team

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as a Research Officer in another organisation.

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Experience in commissioning, designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research projects
  • Project management skills including experience in managing data analysis projects
  • Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and addressing research needs.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills with proficiency in database management and manipulation.
  • Good understanding of research processes and methodologies, data analysis techniques, and data protection regulations.
  • Proficiency in using data analysis tools and statistical software.
  • Ability to work with attention to detail, accuracy, and within specified deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and convey information clearly and effectively.

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Policy, Programmes, Research, Policy Officer, Programmes Officer, Research Officer, Policy and Research Officer etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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