Researcher – Social Surveys

• Support the design, implementation and delivery of high-quality quantitative social research projects to agreed timelines and quality standards
• Develop and check questionnaires, quantitative data collection instruments, interviewer briefings and other survey materials
• Support data collection activities and help ensure surveys are delivered smoothly and to a high standard
• Check and manage samples, monitor fieldwork progress and contribute to interviewer briefings
• Manage quantitative data in line with NatCen policies and procedures
• Carry out high-quality quantitative analysis with appropriate supervision
• Prepare reports, presentations and other materials for different audiences
• Take ownership of assigned activities, monitor progress, meet deadlines and raise risks or issues
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate with clients, stakeholders and external partners
• Follow ethical, confidentiality, data protection, information security and data governance requirements
• Focus predominantly on longitudinal surveys within the Social Surveys Department
• Report to a Senior Researcher or above

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least one to two years’ experience of conducting surveys, analysing the resulting data and contributing to the delivery of high-quality research studies
• Sound understanding of survey research theory and practice
• Practical experience of delivering surveys and working across the research process
• Experience of questionnaire design, survey document development and supporting or managing fieldwork activity
• Strong quantitative research skills and experience of using quantitative analysis software
• Confidence working with data and numerical information
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, task ownership and completion
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good project management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative working style
• Commitment to learning, professional development and continuous improvement
• A postgraduate qualification with significant social research or quantitative methods content, knowledge of a relevant public policy area, or experience in social or commercial market research would be advantageous
• Applicants will be asked to complete an online assessment evaluating numeracy and logical reasoning
• Must maintain ethical research practice, confidentiality, data protection, information security and data governance requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong quantitative research skills, including questionnaire design and data analysis, while adhering to ethical standards and data governance. Capable of managing projects effectively, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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• Quantitative Research Skills
• Questionnaire Design
• Data Analysis Software
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Hard Skills

• Quantitative Analysis
• Survey Design
• Data Collection
• Fieldwork Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Management
• Report Preparation
• Presentation Skills
• Logical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Collaborative Working Style
• Proactive Approach

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• Social Research
• Longitudinal Surveys
• Data Protection
• Information Security
• Data Governance
• Confidentiality
• Public Policy
• Market Research
• Research Process
• Ethical Standards