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Senior Research Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Ionawr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £49,000 i £55,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Ionawr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Education Development Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2980 |
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Senior Research Officer
Location: post holder must have a right to work in one of the following locations: UK, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
We are recruiting for a Senior Research Officer. The role will be part of the Public Research team, responsible for delivering high quality research, and supporting work to enhance impact data across Education Development Trust.
The postholder will:
ensure that the investment fund portfolio supports the organisation’s educational, charitable and commercial objectives
ensure that EDT’s investment fund research portfolio is delivered to a high standard and effectively disseminated
contribute towards business development for new contract research work and help deliver this where relevant.
You will have:
An excellent practical understanding of research and evaluation methodologies
A Masters in one of the following areas: Education, Social Research Methods, International Development. Though we will accept applicants with equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Extensive experience in data analysis and management of qualitative and quantitative data
Experience in designing and delivering research projects
Practical knowledge and understanding of education policy and/or practice
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent written ability
Ability to perform well under pressure and to tight deadlines
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description.
Deadline for applications: Friday 31 January 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview details: there will be a task prior to interviews, with the interview consisting of a short presentation (based on part of the task), followed by Q&A about the presentation. There will then be a 30-40 minute long competency-based interview, with the potential for second interviews to take place.
How to apply: to be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range: £49,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits include
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Matched Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing App
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Location: post holder must have a right to work in one of the following locations: UK, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
We are recruiting for a Senior Research Officer. The role will be part of the Public Research team, responsible for delivering high quality research, and supporting work to enhance impact data across Education Development Trust.
The postholder will:
ensure that the investment fund portfolio supports the organisation’s educational, charitable and commercial objectives
ensure that EDT’s investment fund research portfolio is delivered to a high standard and effectively disseminated
contribute towards business development for new contract research work and help deliver this where relevant.
You will have:
An excellent practical understanding of research and evaluation methodologies
A Masters in one of the following areas: Education, Social Research Methods, International Development. Though we will accept applicants with equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Extensive experience in data analysis and management of qualitative and quantitative data
Experience in designing and delivering research projects
Practical knowledge and understanding of education policy and/or practice
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent written ability
Ability to perform well under pressure and to tight deadlines
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description.
Deadline for applications: Friday 31 January 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview details: there will be a task prior to interviews, with the interview consisting of a short presentation (based on part of the task), followed by Q&A about the presentation. There will then be a 30-40 minute long competency-based interview, with the potential for second interviews to take place.
How to apply: to be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range: £49,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits include
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Matched Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing App
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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