Researcher

3 weeks ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom CITB Full time

Details

**Job Title: Researcher**

**Location: Head Office CITB - Peterborough including Hybrid working**

**Fixed Term Contract - 9 months**

**Grade: F**

**Salary Range: £27,166 - £35,057**

**Role purpose**:
Contribute to the successful delivery of CITB’s analysis and forecasting programme through conducting: research using a range of techniques, collating and preparing data, developing, administering and analysing surveys and data sources, drafting reports and presentations, and presenting research and analysis.

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities**:
1. Work with clients, internally and externally, to define research requests, prepare project specifications and develop research briefs.

2. Set up and conduct research across a range of methodologies including desk research from secondary sources, telephone, online and interview surveys, and focus groups, with advice from an Analyst where appropriate.
- 3. Management of external research contracts, with support from an Analyst when needed.- Taking the lead in procuring and commissioning research and analysis with external suppliers, including tender scoring and making recommendations towards the decision on contract award.
- The management of project budgets to ensure that work is delivered to cost and quality.
- Ensuring that project outputs are delivered in a timely fashion, meeting the needs of customers.

4. Carry out analysis of data using appropriate statistical techniques and software.
5. Preparing draft reports and presentations agreed with the relevant project managers.
6. Contribute to the coordination and communication of research outputs by working with members of the Analysis & Forecasting Team and, as required, Strategy, Policy, Engagement, Communication, Contracts & Commissioning.
7. Communicate and present research results across CITB and to external stakeholders.
8. Support delivery of Construction Skills Network (CSN) activity. Take a lead in communicating with the Engagement Team and CSN Members in their area, ensuring that information is disseminated and that meetings and feedback are co-ordinated effectively.
9. Develop, prepare, conduct and analyse online surveys using software such as SNAP.
10. Presentation of data using mapping software such as MapInfo and Excel
11. Establish expertise on the construction industry and on education and training issues.
12. Providing guidance to colleagues who wish to commission or undertake analysis and research, including advising on whether research is required and proposing option

13.Interpreting research outputs and making recommendations that support organisational product, process, and strategy and policy development
14. Ensuring that the information, advice, and guidance provided by Analysis & Forecasting is relevant, fit for purpose, and adds value

**Knowledge and Experience**:
**Essential**
- GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- A level or equivalent qualification
- Good computer skills including experience of using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- High level of communication skills, both written and verbal, taking complex concepts and communicating them in a clear and succinct way
- Demonstrable numeracy skills
- Demonstrable analytical and research skills
- Collection, preparation and evaluation of data skills
- Initiative self-starter, ability to manage own time and workload
- Creative and problem solving skills
- Ability to work accurately and to deadlines

**Desirable**
- Degree level or equivalent qualification
- Market Research qualification, such as the MRS Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice
- Report writing and advanced written skills
- Knowledge of managing or conducting business-to-business market research
- Knowledge of statistical analysis using techniques and packages such as SPSS or SNAP
- Project management qualification
- Knowledge of construction research
- Proof reading skills
- Awareness of relevant legislation such as Data Protection and Intellectual Property

**Special Conditions/Other Requirements**:

- Work towards achieving a MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice within a reasonable time
- Able to travel throughout UK
- Able to work outside normal hours if required
- Prepared for overnight stays

**Benefits**:

- 33 days holiday per year (Including bank holidays)
- Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and insurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Long service awards
- CITB recognition scheme
- Employee assistance programme

Contact and additional information

Required Qualification
- GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- A level or equivalent qualification

Closing Date:
11/09/2023, 23:55 hours

1st Interview dates
- To be confirmed

Number of jobs available
- 1

Region(s)
- East Midlands

City/Town
- Peterborough

Office Location
- Head Office - CITB, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY



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