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Researcher

Employer
Scope
Location
London – Remote (with requirements to travel to London office and for external research activities where necessary)
Salary
£30,991 per year
Closing date
5 Oct 2022

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Job Role
Research Executive
Sector
Charities
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to create a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

 

As a Researcher at Scope, you will be part of our major research programme, ‘Our lives, our journey’ (OLOJ), a ground-breaking qualitative longitudinal study which follows the lives of 80 disabled people and their families over five years, through conducting qualitative in-depth interviews. The findings from this research supports the development of our policy, campaigns and services. This ensures that Scope is an evidence-led organisation, improving our offering to disabled people and their families, whilst delivering social change. The project is currently in its third wave and the development of research material and interviews is ongoing.

 

The role

The role will also support the use of mixed method approaches across Scope research. This will combine both qualitative and quantitative research findings into compelling evidence to understand and explore disabled people and their families, bringing together relevant statistics and the voice of lived experience.

Furthermore, this role will also include supporting research more widely across a broad range of projects conducted by the research team at Scope – from our latest work on the experiences and impact of attitudes for disabled people, through to the Cost of Living crisis and our ground-breaking Disability Price Tag analysis, unpicking the financial impact of the extra cost of disability. This role is an ideal point for anyone wishing to progress their research career. This mixed methods researcher will work as part of an experienced research team within a sector-leading charity, providing exposure to research and development opportunities across a range of research areas.

 

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience of conducting qualitative interviews, coding and analysis (utilising coding software, such as NVivo or Dedoose) report writing, and publishing/dissemination. You will be responsible for supporting the OLOJ project, taking ownership of a range of activities including everything from data collection to presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders.

The role, whilst supported by a small team, requires you to work with a high degree of pro-activity and independence.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct qualitative research methods (such as in-depth, semi-structured interviews and focus groups)
  • Deliver robust qualitative analysis of research data (such as thematic analysis of transcripts from Scope’s ‘Our lives, our journey’ study)
  • Support with development and delivery of mixed methods research with includes quantitative data collection, such as surveys and secondary data analysis
  • Write findings in an engaging and understandable report (an example entitled ‘Starting a new job’ available on Scope website)
  • Clearly disseminate findings in engaging and create ways to internal colleagues and teams, as well as external stakeholders
  • Launch and publish reports and summary briefings to maximise the reach and use of research evidence.

We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.

 

Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

 

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us.

 

You will find more information about the type of adjustments we can make on our website.

 

Equality and Diversity and Inclusion

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.

 

Scope Benefits

We encourage everyone to bring their best selves to work. Our values are to be open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering.

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • 27 days plus Bank Holidays annual (35 days in Retail)
  • flexible working where we can
  • company pension
  • excellent training and career development
  • colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
  • discounted gym membership
  • cycle to work scheme and much more

 

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

 

Application closing date: 30/10/2022

 

 

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