Job Title: Research Officer Scheme
Company Name: Government Social Research
Location: Edinburgh and Glasgow
Hours / Days Of Work: Not specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £33,015
Job Description:
Government social researchers play a critical role in gathering, analysing, and interpreting the information which forms the foundation for decision making for policies which affect every UK resident.
As a Research Officer working in the Civil Service, you would contribute through analysis of social trends, development of government policy, and evaluation of how policies make a difference to public services.
Your work might involve developing surveys, analysing data, producing statistics, reviewing existing research evidence, and working with other analysts in government to provide timely and relevant briefings for policy colleagues and ministers.
Experience And Qualifications:
Hold an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant subject by August 2025.
Have at least 4 years social research practice experience
· The relevant degree must contain a minimum of 30% in social research methods covering all the criteria outlined below (it is not sufficient to hold the majority in one area – coverage across all areas is required).
Application Process:
Apply via link below.
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/gsr-social-research-scheme
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