Salary: £52,179.40 per annum plus £5k London Weighting if applicable

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (willing to be flexible)

Location: London/York/flexible

Term: Permanent

About the role

JRF’s Insight and Analysis team produces high-quality, original and actionable JRF analysis about poverty issues. We draw on a range of data sources, commissioned research and work with partners with lived experience of poverty to better understand what’s happening, why, and what can be done to solve poverty.

We are looking for someone with the skills and curiosity to help shape, lead and drive JRF’s programme of analytical work – in ways that can shape policy and generate impact.

The role offers the opportunity to undertake original and creative analysis to shed new light on poverty-related issues, as well as offering a professional analytical perspective across the wider organisation.The role involves designing the approach, identifying requirements and leading a range of innovative analytical work to meet JRF’s priorities.

You will take responsibility for leading the analytical input into one of JRF’s priority policy themes – helping to shape our policy arguments and propositions – for example, the previous post holder has focussed on deep poverty and leading the work on our flagship UK Poverty report.

This post sits in the organisation’s Insight and Analysis team, reporting to the Chief Analyst.he Lead Analyst would be expected to generate ideas for new analysis, using a range of data sources, to support JRF’s mission – informing our policy & ideas work and our campaigning, media and advocacy activity. They would be responsible for leading and managing significant pieces of work – as well as supporting the growth and development of other members of the team.

About you

We are seeking applications from people with a passion for high quality, creative analysis – and a desire to use analysis to shape policy and generate impact. You need an ability to design, shape, lead and deliver high quality analysis, as well as providing leadership and professional development to the analytical team. You will have a thirst for exploring the possibilities of new data sources and different analytical techniques as well as a strong commitment to social policy and solving UK poverty.

Strong expertise in statistical analysis, economics or social research are essential. So too is an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues to design and carry out analysis.

Experience using data analysis software (e.g., Stata) to analyse national survey datasets is necessary, with wider experience of analysing other forms of data for example administrative data highly desirable.

About us

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a highly regarded independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish.

Founded in 1904, a substantial endowment from the family confectionery firm means that JRF does not need to fundraise. We make grants and invest extensively in projects and partner organisations which are working to achieve the same goals. Through research, policy, collaboration and practical solutions, JRF aims to inspire action and change that will create a prosperous UK without poverty.

For us, ending poverty in the UK is a moral cause: to ensure dignity and respect for everyone, and to address exclusion and powerlessness.

How to apply

If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.  Please submit your cv and supporting information via our online application platform.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 4th August 2024. Interviews will take place remotely week commencing 19th August 2024.

Additional Information

In support of our approach to flexible working we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis.When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.

At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. Which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.