Closing date: 06 Jun 2022
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Website Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a highly regarded independent social change organisation. Our mission is to inspire action and change to solve UK poverty. Together with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we are working towards a shared vision of a prosperous UK without poverty.
JRF’s Insight and Analysis team produces high-quality, original and actionable JRF analysis about poverty issues. We draw on a range of data sources, commissioned research and work with partners with lived experience of poverty to better understand what’s happening, why, and what can be done to solve poverty.
We are looking for someone with the knowledge and curiosity to help shape and lead JRF’s programme of analytical work. The role offers the opportunity to undertake original and creative analysis to shed new light on poverty-related issues, as well as offering a professional analytical perspective across the wider organisation. The role involves designing the approach, identifying requirements and leading a range of innovative analytical work to meet JRF’s priorities. You will also take responsibility for leading the development, maintenance and improvement of the infrastructure underpinning JRF’s analytical work.
This post sits in the organisation’s Insight and Analysis team, reporting to the Head of Analysis.
The Analysis Manager would be expected to generate ideas for new analysis, using a range of data sources, to support JRF’s mission – informing our policy & ideas work and our campaigning, media and advocacy activity. They would be responsible for leading and managing significant pieces of work – as well as supporting the growth and development of other members of the team
About you
We are seeking applications from people with a passion for high quality, creative and impactful analysis. You need an ability to design, shape, lead and deliver high quality analysis, as well as providing leadership and professional development to the analytical team. You will have a thirst for exploring the possibilities of new data sources and different analytical techniques as well as a strong commitment to social policy and solving UK poverty.
Strong expertise in statistical analysis, economics or social research are essential. So too is an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues to design and carry out analysis.
Experience using data analysis software (e.g., Stata) to analyse national survey datasets is necessary, with wider experience of analysing other forms of data for example administrative data highly desirable.
To apply for this job please visit www.jrf.org.uk.
In addition to the annual salary, a London weighting allowance of £5k will be paid if based in London.
If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
To apply, please complete the online application form
Closing date for applications is Monday 6 June 2022.
Interviews will take place either in York, London or remotely later in June.
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Organisation: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Location: York / London/ Remote Working
Salary: £40,000+ (£45,045 per annum)
Closing date: 06 Jun 2022
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time/part-time: Either full-time or part-time
Remote working: Yes
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a highly regarded independent social change organisation. Our mission is to inspire action and change to solve UK poverty. Together with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we are working towards a shared vision of a prosperous UK without poverty.
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