Research Assistants

7 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Global Canopy Full time

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.

**About the Role**

You will be part of a leading, multinational, multidisciplinary, and multilingual team of experts, delivering this exciting program in a way that is effective, manageable and fun We value diversity, inclusivity and creativity at the core of what we do.

The Tracking project consists of several sub-projects all of which assess companies and financial institutions on the strength and implementation of their publicly available policies on deforestation, conversion and associated human rights abuses.

Forest 500 identifies and ranks the most influential companies and financial institutions in forest risk commodity supply chains as we shift to a deforestation-free economy.

By objectively identifying and ranking these 500 powerbrokers on an annual basis, the Forest 500 holds the companies and financial institutions accountable for their actions. The Forest 500 power brokers are selected biannually to ensure the most important companies, and investors and lenders are included. Every year, 350 companies and 150 investors, banks and lenders are assessed.

The Corporate Performance team is looking for multiple Research Assistants for 6-9 month fixed term contracts to help deliver its annual assessments cycle across Forest 500 and Tracking initiatives.

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

- Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A strong drive to contribute to our mission, and a passion for sustainability
- Enjoyment of collaborative working

Essential behavioural competencies:

- Positive and proactive
- Flexible team player
- Able to prioritise work effectively

Skills and experience:
Essential
- Experience of working well as part of a team
- Experience of desk-based research
- Experience with large, complex data sets
- Experience with qualitative data analysis
- Data management and analytical skills
- Ability to problem solve and identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems, research approaches, and ways of working
- Knowledge of relevant IT packages including everyday office suites

Desirable
- Fluency in Portuguese required for 2 positions
- Experience of using a methodology to analyse qualitative data
- Knowledge of deforestation, supply chains, or ESG
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences - both in writing and in person

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.

**Benefits**

Salary

£24,500 full time equivalent

This role sits within Band F on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract

Full time, Fixed Term. Multiple 6-9 months opportunities.

Base

Our office is in Oxford, we offer hybrid working, with regular weekly office attendance required for these roles (details in role overview).

Holidays

36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year.

Pension

Employer pension contribution of 6%.

Healthcare cashback plan

Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more - for you and any children.

Employee Assistance Programme

Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other

Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.



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