Research Officer - Stirling, United Kingdom - Volunteer Scotland
Description
Job Title:
Research Officer
Salary:
Grade 6 - £29,503 - £38,639 per annum
Status:
Full-Time/permanent (35 hours per week)
Location:
Stirling/Hybrid
Closing Date:
Friday 12 May 2023
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Research Officer to join our team.
The purpose of the role is to:
Ø To be at the forefront of thought leadership on volunteering and its contribution to society.
Ø Collaborate with data suppliers and research partners to identify and address research gaps.
Ø Deliver quantitative and qualitative research outputs that meet the needs of policy, practice and research communities.
Ø Lead and facilitate knowledge exchange activities with partners and customer groups. For example, organising seminars, speaking at events and writing blogs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
Ø Carry out research and data analysis which meets the needs of volunteering-related policy and practice communities.
Ø Support the contribution of research in the delivery of Scotland's Volunteering Action Plan.
Ø Deliver research projects utilising a range of research methods, including participatory approaches.
Ø Provide a bridge between research evidence and Volunteer Scotland's policy function.
Ø Commission and manage external research contracts as required.
Ø Collaborate with data owners to access quantitative and qualitative data relevant to Volunteer Scotland's research priorities.
Ø Work flexibly with colleagues across Research, Policy, Practice and Communications and have the ability to contribute to effective team working, providing leadership where appropriate.
Communication and Knowledge Exchange
Ø Identify opportunities and help facilitate the exchange of knowledge between practice, public policy and research communities.
Ø Help support the implementation of a new volunteering research network for Scotland.
Ø Through collaboration with the policy and practice communities, identify and develop stories/themes from existing data which can be illustrated in writing and through data visualisation.
Ø Write and contribute to high quality research summaries, papers and other outputs (including social media and blogs) for a range of audiences, particularly practitioner and policy audiences.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Degree level qualification or relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a policy or practicebased organisation.
- Technical expertise in research and data analysis both quantitative and qualitative.
- Experience in the planning, organisation and delivery of research projects.
- Exceptionally strong written communication skills for reports, policy papers and blogs.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills relevant to the delivery of presentations, facilitating groups/workshops, and building partner relationships.
- An effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively with peers
- Significant experience in influencing internal and external audiences, and communicating research information to nonspecialist audiences.
- Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic in resolving problems and creating opportunities.
- Demonstrable experience of operating within multiple programmes / projects / services.
- High level of ICT competence, especially in SPSS, NVIVO; and excellent competence in Excel.
Desirable
- Monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Experience of providing evidence to support policy work.
- Knowledge and experience of the third sector (charities, social enterprises and community groups) and public sector within a research setting.
- Track record in managing external research contracts.
- Qualification / certification in project management.
- Knowledge of quality assurance.
Application Notes
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£29,503.00-£38,639.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Stirling, FK8 1QZ
Reference ID:
RO
