Senior Researcher

6 days ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Fera Science Ltd. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Science Lead - Land Use Expert to join our team at Fera Science Ltd. As a key member of our Land Use team, you will play a critical role in delivering natural capital projects for public and private sector stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage with external developments in the natural capital policy area to inform Fera's activities
  • Develop strong business relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Work with senior Fera staff to continue to develop our strategic approach
  • Lead research projects for public and private sector clients, with responsibility for management and delivery
  • Take a lead on relevant bidding opportunities
  • Contribute to the development of methods and proposals in response to customer needs
  • Apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information, including data analysis, document analysis, surveys, focus groups, and interviews
  • Analyze and evaluate research, and interpret data, including working with interdisciplinary teams to agree interpretations and derivations of key metrics
  • Develop and mentor team members
  • Create clear and engaging presentations and reports tailored to different stakeholders and customers
  • Contribute to publishing research findings
Requirements
  • Expertise in one or more of the social science disciplines (preferably to MSc or PhD level)
  • Significant experience of delivering social science/natural capital research projects, preferably in public and private settings
  • Ability to demonstrate experience of delivering projects to time and budget
  • Experience of bidding and managing projects
  • Extensive experience in contributing to the design, development, and implementation of appropriate quantitative/qualitative methodologies and mixed methods research
  • A clear and concise approach to conducting analysis
  • The ability to summarize research findings and effectively communicate these in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to synthesize results and write effective project reports and manuscripts
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
  • Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, paternity pay, and plenty more
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socializing, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

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