Social Impact Researcher

Are you passionate about understanding people, communities and the real world impact of projects and policy? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a purpose driven organisation and play a key part in meaningful social impact work.

You will help design and deliver research that shapes thinking, informs decisions and supports better outcomes for communities across the UK.

• Plan and deliver qualitative and mixed method research projects
• Work closely with internal teams, partners and community groups to gather insight
• Design research tools such as interview guides, discussion frameworks and surveys
• Carry out interviews, workshops and engagement sessions with a wide range of people
• Analyse findings and turn them into clear, practical recommendations
• Contribute to reports, presentations and thought leadership pieces
• Support evaluation work on programmes, initiatives and social impact projects
• Champion ethical, inclusive and sensitive research practice across everything you do

• You come from a research focused background or have built equivalent experience through project work
• You are confident planning and delivering research from start to finish
• You are comfortable speaking with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences
• You understand ethical considerations and inclusive research practice
• You can analyse qualitative data and communicate insights clearly and simply
• You are curious, empathetic and motivated by work that has real purpose
• You are organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload

• Experience with in social impact, regeneration, planning, public sector, charity or community focused projects
• Experience presenting findings to stakeholders or clients
• Some exposure to evaluation frameworks or impact measurement

• A supportive, values led environment with a genuine social mission
• A chance to work on varied, meaningful projects that make a difference
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your research skills
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements

Next step?
If this sounds like the kind of role that excites you, please apply or get in touch with Dom to find out more.