Location: Bloomsbury
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours over 3 days per week
Salary: £19.06 per hour + holiday (£37,275 salaried FTE)
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Economics and Research Analyst. The organisation is a research and policy institute with a focus on ageing, campaigning against ageism and striving to improve the experience of ageing in the UK. The role will be varied, but the primary focus will be on labour market analysis, specifically using literature and evidence reviews, and creating a Power BI dashboard. There will also be an opportunity for this role to become permanent for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting with the development and updating of policy, including ensuring evidence is clear and accessible
* Keeping organisational knowledge current and relevant, with regular reviews and analysis of the state of ageing
* Producing, analysing, and utilising research, including assisting with new potential funding opportunities
* Creating impactful and engaging communications regarding policy positions, and building relationships with relevant stakeholders
* Wider support within the organisation, including fundraising activities and cross-team collaboration
Requirements:
* A relevant background within economics or research (with labour market analysis experience)
* Excellent understanding of UK public policy processes and ageing-related issues
* Strong ability to analyse, synthesise, and utilise data
* Unparalleled written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
* Confidence using digital tools (especially Microsoft products, with a focus on Power BI; Stata or R are also used)
* A proactive and highly organised nature
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please reach out to us.