We are looking for bright, motivated graduates to join our Research Consultant Development Programme. We have vacancies in our Manchester and Edinburgh offices (applications to our London office accepted by exception). As a Research Consultant, you’ll be involved in a wide range of research and consultancy activities, including:
- Analysing quantitative data, such as socio-economic datasets and surveys
- Conducting literature and policy reviews
- Undertaking qualitative analysis including interviews and document reviews
- Supporting bespoke primary research involving interviews, workshops and focus groups with service users, businesses and public bodies
- Contributing to reports and presentations
- Engaging with colleagues, stakeholders and clients in meetings and presentations
Areas of Work
You’ll gain experience across multiple policy areas. Examples of our work in these areas includes: Innovation and business growth: evaluations of business support programmes led by the British Business Bank and Be The Business; research on what works in enhancing the diversity of venture capital investment; a socio-economic impact assessment of the Pirbright Institute; a progress evaluation of the Government Office for Technology Transfer; and an impact evaluation of UKRI’s Innovation Accelerator Programme. Spatial and local economic development: evaluations of City, Devolution and Growth Deal investment funds in thirteen localities across the UK; the development of new economic strategies in East Sussex, Dudley, Denbighshire and Coventry and Warwickshire; a ‘Jet Zero’ cluster study in Surrey and Hampshire; a Delivery Plan for Ayrshire’s Regional Economic Strategy, a study of coastal communities in Suffolk; the development of new housing development appraisal guidance; plus various feasibility studies, market assessments and delivery strategies for innovation districts and centres across the UK. Education, skills and employment: evaluations of the Work and Health programmes in Greater Manchester and London; research into the impact of involvement by young people in youth activities; research for a national charity on international best practice in work experience for school-age students; the development of local Get Britain Working plans; and skills; and labour market analyses for Skills Development Scotland. Health and social care: a rapid evidence review on improvement cultures in health and adult social care settings; an evaluation of a programme looking to improve the use of data analytics within social care; and a study to explore the impact of non-statutory and clinical mental health interventions on young people.
This structured two-year programme provides:
- Structure and support to boost your professional development
- Early exposure to client projects across all areas of our work
- Opportunities to collaborate with peers and senior colleagues across our UK offices
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- Performance related bonus
- Flexible working
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 5% matching contributions
- 25 days’ annual holiday
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Flexible benefits options, which include private health and dental schemes for individuals and their dependents, health screening and bikes to work scheme
- Support for continuous personal and professional development
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Research Consultant employer: SQW
SQW is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in econometric analysis will directly impact significant policy issues across the UK. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and leadership in client engagements, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.
