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.
Fantastic company benefits include:
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

About the role:

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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

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

About you:

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.
About PPI:
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.

How to apply:

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the  Senior Policy Researcher  position and would like to be considered, please apply through Spider by submitting an up-to-date CV  with a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages as the first page of your CV , explaining how you meet the role requirements, your motivation for applying and your notice period.
Please contact Spider for the full job specification.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place during October and the possibility of earlier interviews for applicants who meet the essential criteria. As part of the recruitment process, you will also be asked to provide two samples of written work and complete an assessment and exercise. We look forward to hearing from you.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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