Senior Policy Researcher

Senior Policy Researcher - Spider is advertising on behalf of the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), who are seeking an experienced researcher to join their newly integrated research team in Central London
. This is a permanent, full-time role
, with flexible working arrangements considered.

• Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum
  , depending on experience
• Holiday: 25 days plus Christmas closure, carers' leave and volunteering leave
• Benefits: Group pension with an initial 8% employer contribution and additional matching contributions, income protection, life assurance, professional development, membership fees and Employee Assistance Programme

As Senior Policy Researcher
, you'll independently lead significant research projects from inception to publication, producing rigorous, impartial analysis that informs pensions and retirement policy.

• Leading research projects, managing delivery, quality and deadlines
• Developing research methodologies and identifying emerging policy issues
• Building relationships with stakeholders, sponsors and research partners
• Contributing to research proposals, funding opportunities and project specifications
• Presenting findings and representing PPI externally

The contractual office is on the Strand, London
, with attendance averaging approximately one day per week for meetings and events.

You’ll be an experienced policy researcher with strong analytical skills, independent judgement and a proven ability to manage substantial research projects with minimal supervision.

You’ll demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and project management skills, alongside the ability to produce high-quality, evidence-based research.

You’ll be proactive, accountable and confident identifying solutions, developing research opportunities and contributing to policy discussions. An interest in developing expertise in pensions and retirement policy is important.

The Pensions Policy Institute is the UK's leading independent authority on pensions and retirement policy. Its impartial research informs government, industry and consumer groups, influencing decisions affecting millions of people in retirement.

Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment.

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