Senior Policy Researcher

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Citizens Advice Full time
About the Role

Citizens Advice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Policy Researcher to join our team. As a key member of our policy and advocacy team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing research that informs our policy work and drives meaningful change for the people we represent.

Working closely with our policy and advocacy teams, you will be responsible for conducting research that provides evidence to support our policy positions and campaigns. This will involve working with external partners and stakeholders to access and analyze data, as well as developing and implementing research projects to inform our policy work.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of policy issues, including health inequalities and advice services. Your research will inform our policy positions and campaigns, and you will work closely with our communications and public affairs teams to ensure that our findings are effectively communicated to policymakers and the public.

About Us

Citizens Advice is a national charity that provides free, confidential advice to people in England and Wales. We are committed to making society fairer and more just, and we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality advice and support.

We are a flexible employer, and this role may be suitable for someone who prefers a flexible arrangement to help their work-life balance. Many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely, and we are open to being flexible on location.

What We're Looking For
  • Proven ability to conduct high-quality research and analysis, and to communicate complex findings effectively to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience of working on policy and advocacy issues, particularly in the areas of health inequalities and advice services.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and pragmatically about policy issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to a range of training and development opportunities. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues, and we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives and resources.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience of working in policy and advocacy, and who have a strong commitment to making society fairer and more just.



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