Senior Social Researcher

The role 

As a Senior Social Researcher at Alma Economics, you will lead the design and development of our qualitative research activities and guide colleagues on the application of theory and techniques. You will be responsible for engaging stakeholders and contributing to decisions on the company’s strategy and day-to-day operations. 

You will oversee a portfolio of projects and manage multidisciplinary teams geared towards delivering outstanding work for our clients, while contributing to an engaging and inspiring work environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead on the conceptualisation and development of both qualitative and quantitative research, and oversee their execution (particularly interviews, surveys, focus groups and desk-based research or fieldwork)  

  • Manage the day-to-day tasks of the research team 

  • Produce analysis that brings both qualitative and quantitative findings to light 

  • Recruit suitable research participants depending on project needs  

  • Design sampling methods for surveys 

  • Engage with stakeholders and clients 

Requirements 

  • Demonstrable experience leading a team of researchers; alternatively, experience working in large projects and with large teams.  

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology, social policy, geography, sociology, anthropology, political science etc.). A PhD would be a plus but is not essential.  

Desirable skills 

  • Project management skills

  • Knowledge of qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo or similar)

  • Experience with some of the following: 

    • Designing and conducting interviews, focus groups, surveys or research fieldwork 

    • Carrying out evidence synthesis and literature reviews

    • Managing mixed methods projects 

    • Recruiting research participants (small- and large-scale projects) 

    • Creating sampling frame to administer surveys 

    • Working on topics of public policy, health, education, and working with vulnerable groups

Working arrangements

Alma Economics is a friendly and informal place, and our offices are designed for both work and play. We enjoy working from the office as we foster a strong culture within modern and fun spaces, allowing for casual catch ups, mentoring, brainstorming and teambuilding.

We do not have a one-size-fits-all WfH policy. Most staff members work from home for one or two days during a typical week, while it is also possible to arrange to WfH for more extended periods (e.g., 2-4 weeks) to visit family or travel.

While most staff work 5-day weeks, for most full-time positions we also offer the option of a 4-day working week, either from day one or as an arrangement employees can transition into later in their Alma career.

Our offices are disabled-accessible, and we are committed to providing all necessary support to colleagues that require it, but we are also happy to consider remote working arrangements for applicants with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from working on-site.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or physical condition, marital status, race, or religion.

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