Research and Policy Officer Apprenticeship

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Sutton Trust Full time
Job Description

The Sutton Trust is seeking a highly skilled Research and Policy Officer to join our team on a fixed-term basis. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and preparing the Trust's research and policy outputs.

Main Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of data-rich research reports, working closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality outputs.
  • Support the Trust's research and policy work, including providing background research, analysis, and data on relevant topics.
  • Collaborate with Communication colleagues to develop messaging and content for disseminating and publicising reports.
  • Support advocacy work, as required, with MPs' staff, civil servants, special advisers, and other policy makers.
Requirements
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of research methods, particularly quantitative research and literature reviews.
  • A qualification in a social science or other numerate discipline, including statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, data science, or similar discipline in the social or natural sciences at undergraduate level, or comparable experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Personable, flexible, and discreet, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits
  • Full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract.
  • Salary: £31,000-£35,000.
  • Home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
  • Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required.

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