Salary: up to £26,000 per annum Warwick Economics & Development (WECD) is an independent public policy and social and economic development consultancy. The work of our team includes consultancy and research in economic development, social policies, science and innovation, skills and education, trade and investment, business support and enterprise, spatial economics and planning, organisational reviews and reforms. We are looking to recruit a researcher at the Research Assistant level. Work at this level involves supporting project teams by: conducting literature reviews analysing qualitative and quantitative research clearly conveying complex research and data analysis in writing supporting and transcribing interviews supporting senior colleagues in the preparation of reports and proposals contributing to client facing presentations and reports Candidates for this position will need to: have a first degree or MSc/MA in economics or statistics, mathematics, computer science, geography, urban development or another social science subject have strong research and writing skills are highly competent with data analysis and presentation (with intermediate knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word as a minimum) have a desire to work in a range of public policy areas be fluent in English (proficiency in one or more other languages would be an asset) We are based at the heart of Birmingham’s Business District – at 2 Snow Hill, and offer: Excellent training and professional development opportunities Exceptional employee benefits for graduates including contribution to relocation and travel costs A fantastic environment to work from An exceptional and supportive team to work with How to apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter (as one document) by an email via the button below. To note: if you are made an offer of employment by WECD, this will be subject to WECD verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.