About the Bevan Foundation
The Bevan Foundation is Wales' most influential think tank. We create insights, ideas and impact that help to end poverty and inequality. Over recent years, the Foundation has helped secure real and lasting change for people across Wales, from universal free school meals for primary pupils to increases in Education Maintenance Allowance. We've built a reputation for trusted, evidence-based insights and ideas that influence decision-makers and improve lives.
About this role
This is a new and exciting role in our policy and research team. This role will have a particular focus on poverty, with the successful candidate working on a wide range of poverty issues from child poverty to housing. You'll gather and analyse evidence, help to develop practical proposals for change and be involved in persuading decision-makers to take action.
About you
You will have an excellent grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methods and a sound grasp of social and economic policies in Wales. You'll be able to explain your work clearly and persuasively, with good written and oral skills. You'll be able to engage effectively with a wide range of people, from stakeholders to people on low incomes. You'll be well-organised and able to operate independently as well as collaboratively with a wider team.
Key terms
The role is available for 5 days per week, on a permanent basis.
The salary for this post is £28,393 – £31,273 (Grade 5), with the appointment likely to be in the bottom half of the scale.
We work in a hybrid way, with staff expected be office-based for two to three days per week and to attend monthly in-person team meetings. The Foundation's offices are in Merthyr Tydfil.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March, 11am
Interview date: Monday 30 March
The Bevan Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation towards this programme of work.