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Senior Behavioural Scientist

1 month ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom SoMoCo Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Behavioural Science Lead to join our team at SoMoCo. As a Behavioural Science Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex behavioural science projects from inception to completion. This will involve overseeing the delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with defined outcomes, objectives, and timelines, and mentoring and managing junior team members and associates to support their growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced behavioural science frameworks and methods to complex real-world problems and client projects.
  • Design and implement behavioural science strategies, interventions, and research.
  • Analyse complex behavioural data to extract meaningful insights and inform strategies.
  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesise scientific research to inform project strategies and evidence-based solutions.
  • Produce and deliver impactful reports, presentations, and publications tailored to various audiences.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and liaison to clients, building relationships and translating behavioural science into strategic recommendations and helping guide their decision-making processes.
  • Agile project programming and management of delegated projects, including regular client liaison and day-to-day support to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members to enhance both individual and team performance and foster a culture of continuous professional learning and growth.
  • Contribute to business growth by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, developing persuasive proposals, driving innovative service offerings, and enhancing our thought leadership through strategic content and social media.
  • Develop and deliver training and workshops in behavioural science.
  • Remain open and flexible, as with any consultancy, there will be occasions when you are asked to take on other roles or tasks that are necessary to meeting client or operational needs.

Requirements

  • Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Applied Behavioural Science, Behavioural Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in a commercial setting, ideally in a consultancy with involvement in various aspects of consultancy work.
  • Proven track record of leading successful behavioural science projects with evidence of client engagement and retention.
  • Demonstrable experience in applying behavioural science principles in campaigns, communications, interventions, and strategies.
  • Strong expertise in applying behavioural science principles and frameworks to intervention design.
  • In-depth knowledge of nudge theory and practice and the ability to understand the relevance of contextual moderators and the challenges in scaling or replicating solutions.
  • Agile project management experience with proven ability to work to deadlines, meet targets, and deliver high-quality outputs within scope.
  • Ability to explain and present complex theoretical and scientific concepts in simple terms appropriate to the audience.
  • Extensive experience in designing, facilitating, and implementing workshops.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely and ensure that messages have been understood and received.
  • Proven experience in direct line management, including leading teams, driving performance, and mentoring junior and mid-level colleagues to achieve personal growth.
  • Proven ability to provide specialist advice to influence decision-making and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes such as services and delivery.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working: We want to give you the flexibility to work remotely for a certain number of days, so you can reduce your work commute and improve your work-life balance.
  • Generous time-off: We want you to take time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work, so enjoy a competitive annual leave package of 33 days (inclusive of public holidays), increasing to 38 days after 3 years of service.
  • Secure your future: We want you to build a comfortable and secure retirement, so benefit from our contributory pension scheme.
  • Inclusive culture: We want you to feel valued and respected, so join a workplace that celebrates diversity from all backgrounds.
  • Prioritising your wellbeing: We want you to feel supported and the best version of yourself, so we will invest deeply in your physical and mental wellbeing, including offering annual mental health and volunteer days.
  • Meaningful impact: We want you to come to work happy and with purpose, so start each day knowing your work is contributing to meaningful change and outcomes that shape a better future for everyone.
  • Private healthcare for peace of mind: We want you to receive top-tier medical care when you need it most, so we are trialling a one-year private healthcare subscription scheme.
  • Monthly flex day: We want you to have some flexibility for personal commitments, so if you build up your time, take a monthly flex day without using your annual leave, offering flexibility while ensuring it does not disrupt team schedule or operations.