Consultant/Senior Research Executive - (Qual/Mixed Methods/Behavioural Science)

Consultant / Senior Research Executive – (Qual / Mixed Methods /Behavioural Science)

Do you have extensive experience of delivering qualitative and mixed-methods research projects? Do you have experience of applying behavioural science approaches and frameworks (COM-B, EAST, TDF, APEASE)? Passionate about energy, environment and climate policies? If yes, then we have a unique opportunity for a researcher to work across a variety of research and advisory projects with a particular focus on qualitative research and behavioural science in the energy and environment space.

We are recruiting for a consultant / senior research executive. We are seeking someone with a blend of qualitative/mixed methods, behavioural science skills and experience. Ideally you would have worked on a mix of research and advisory projects in an agency environment and have a strong interest in Energy & Environment.

What is in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a consultant / senior research executive to Utilise your diverse skillset in and work across a variety of research and advisory projects within the Energy and Environment team to address research in areas critical to the transition to a net zero and climate resilient economy and society. Some of the principal themes we cover are: decarbonisation, circular economy, air quality, agricultural transition and land use, climate risk awareness, climate change adaptation, behaviour change and public attitudes.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Contribute to qualitative and mixed-methods research projects of varying sizes. These projects will commonly explore public, stakeholder and organisational attitudes, behaviours and decision-making in relation to energy, environment and climate policy.
- Work across a variety of research and advisory projects with a particular focus on qualitative research and behavioural science. This will include applying behavioural frameworks and evidence to understand and influence behaviour change among citizens, businesses and stakeholders, as well as designing and delivering high-quality qualitative research to inform policy development, implementation and communications.
- Contribute to evidence reviews, rapid literature reviews and synthesis projects, helping clients understand existing evidence and identify implications for policy and practice.
- Contribute to thought leadership, write articles, attend events and engage with the wider policy and research community.
- Contribute to the ongoing business development of the Team by supporting proposal writing and identifying opportunities for growth.

We have offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. We welcome applications from candidates that can be based from one of these offices and open to travel for internal and client meetings.

The Role…

The main responsibilities of the role are:

- Delivery of high-quality qualitative and mixed-methods research projects, including contributing to research design and ensuring research objectives are met.
- Application of qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, deliberative engagement, and qualitative analysis.
- Application of behavioural science approaches and frameworks (COM-B, EAST, TDF, APEASE).
- Conducting literature reviews, rapid evidence assessments and evidence synthesis projects.
- Management of projects or workstreams within larger projects.
- Developing day-to-day client relationships.
- Drafting discussion guides, interview guides, evidence review protocols and other research materials.
- Managing qualitative fieldwork and supporting data collection activities.
- Analysing qualitative and mixed-methods evidence and developing clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.
- Drafting accessible, concise and engaging reports, presentations and client-facing outputs.
- Presenting findings to clients, stakeholders and wider audiences.
- Leading and contributing to proposals as part of a wider team.

Essential Skills:

- Experience delivering qualitative research projects, ideally within public policy, social research or public affairs environments.
- Strong understanding of qualitative research methods and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience in applying behavioural science principles and methods.
- Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence reviews or secondary research.
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to distil complex evidence into clear and actionable insights.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- A strong interest in energy, environment and climate policy.

Desirable skills:

- Experience with deliberative and participatory research methods.
- Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing.
- Knowledge of energy, environment, climate change or sustainability policy.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.

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