Research and Policy Officer (R78)

About us 

 

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.   

 

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.   

 

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.   

 

 

The Role 

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Research and Policy Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week; alternatively, we will consider part-time hours on a Job Share basis. The role is hybrid and based in Newcastle upon Tyne or within a commutable distance to our national Headquarters in the city. 

 

A part of NEA’s Policy and Advocacy Directorate, you will work within our highly effective social research team as we focus on a decade of delivery that will ensure those on the lowest incomes and living in the least efficient homes receive the support needed to ensure their health and wellbeing are protected, but also one that guarantees a fair energy future for all.  

 

The successful candidate will work and collaborate on the design, development and delivery of social research and evaluation projects that support the charity’s strategic aims and policy advocacy priorities. As well as undertaking mixed methods social research that foregrounds the lived experience of households, they will develop research-user and stakeholder relationships and integrate evidence-based insights from across the charity’s work programmes to influence and have impact across multiple areas of social policy and practice.  

Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.     

 

What you will need to succeed 

 

You will have demonstrable and applied experience in a social research role and hold a degree in a social science or related subject that included social research methods. You will be familiar and confident with both quantitative and qualitative methods and be highly motivated and purpose-driven, with a passion for research that leads to real-world impacts. 

 

A compelling communicator you will be able to produce well-structured reports, and have excellent interpersonal skills, including experience of leading one-to-one and group interviews.   

 

You will also have proven experience of analysis software, SPSS and Nvivo (or similar), and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite/365 applications. 

 

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of NEA’s mission to eradicate fuel poverty. 

 

We are offering 

 

• £32,641 - £37,304 per annum, Scale SO1 – SO2, Points 23-28.  

• Permanent position. 

• 11½% non-contributory pension. 

• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum. 

• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for hybrid working. 

• Enhanced family friendly payments. 

• Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Employee benefits platform. 

 

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.  

 

No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please. 

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 04 October 2024.  Interviews will be held in the two weeks commencing 14 October 2024.  Full details of this post and an application form are available on our website.

 

Only shortlisted candidates selected for interview will be notified of the confirmed time and location of interview.  

 

 

How to apply: 

 

Apply online by clicking the link. 

 

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. 

 

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.   

 

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927