Social Researcher - Hybrid/Remote

Posted 12 April by ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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£22,000 - £35,000 per annum
Leeds , West Yorkshire
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Posted by ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Social Researcher

Leeds – Hybrid – Remote Working Available

£22,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Our market leading client are currently seeking an experienced Social Researcher (Quantitative) to join their team due to business growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an employment background or degree in socio-economic research/marketing research to join a forward-thinking and progressive business. A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in areas of social research and/or quantitative analysis with a strong willingness to learn and progress is required.

In return, our client can offer a friendly working environment, extensive training and development opportunities as well as the opportunity to work on a hybrid, remote or office basis, depending on preference.

Key Duties:

  • Conduct socio-economic research activities including face to face and virtual meetings/research interviews.
  • Analysis and interpretation of data, effectively and accurately reporting the findings.
  • Writing clear and informative reports based on data gained.
  • To deliver informative and engaging presentations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Qualitative and quantitative evaluation
  • Conduct social return on investment (SROI) or cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for evaluations. 
  • Social policy research
  • Strategy and planning
  • Cost-benefit analysis
Skills & Experience:

  • 1-3 years of experience of working in the areas of social research and/or quantitative analysis is required.
  • Have a keen interest in the development, implementation and impact of public policy.
  • Be able to analyse and interpret data efficiently and accurately.
  • Be able to write clear and informative reports.
  • Have the potential to influence clients, generate income and write proposals.
  • Be self-starting and motivated. 
  • Knowledge of policy development, service/project management and/or evaluation with a keen interest in one or more of the following areas:
    • Education and training
    • Children and young people services
    • Family support services
    • Health and social care sector.
  • Good understanding of mixed methods research
  • Good research skills, use of quantitative packages such as Excel, Stata, SNAP or R and/or qualitative packages such as NVivo
  • Write reports that clearly explain analysis and results.
  • Potential to influence clients, generate income, and write proposals.
  • A relevant degree is preferred but not essential.
  • UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential.
The Offering:

  • Starting Salary of £22,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Permanent contract
  • Flexible working policy
  • Extensive training and development opportunities
  • Life assurance, income protection insurance
  • Access to an online GP surgery
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking


If you are interested in learning more and applying to this role, please contact me today!

Reference: 52466447

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