Research and Policy Officer

Research and Policy Officer

· Permanent

· Salary £32,825 per annum

· Full time, with part-time options considered (minimum 0.6FTE)

· Flexible working options will be supported.

· Central London Office and Hybrid working

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle purchase and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About the role

Right now, older workers are at the top of the policy agenda. The UK is facing multiple crises with the rising cost of living and unprecedented levels of economic inactivity amongst those aged 50+. We know that work can provide financial, social and health benefits: but employment support services do not work well for those aged 50+ and many employers are lagging behind in terms of age inclusivity. We want to change that.

The Research and Policy Officer will play a key role in ensuring our policy influencing work is supported by strong analysis and evidence. They will work in the Work Action Area team: whose mission is to ensure equitable access to work for people in their 50s and 60s. They will have a pivotal role in ensuring Centre for Ageing Better has an up-to-date understanding of the labour market and older workers’ place within it.

About you

You will have worked in a research role before and understand how the UK policy making process works, with an interest in using evidence to influence change. You will be able to write clearly and concisely and be comfortable gathering, reviewing and synthesising insights from a range of different sources of evidence. You will be able to conduct descriptive analyses of quantitative data and be a well organised and good team player.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have some experience of evaluation and an understanding of labour market data – but you don’t need these things to apply and the successful candidate might not have either of them. If you can write well and can pick things up quickly you will have the space to develop these skills and knowledge in the role, with the support of the Work team.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.

The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

To apply please head over to our website https://ageing-better.org.uk/jobs/research-and-policy-officer and submit a completed Application Form in Word format (NO CVs) and Equality and Diversity Form to recruitment@ageing-better.org.uk Please (address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible/answer the three competency-based questions on the application form as fully as possible) to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post. Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.

The closing date for this role is 9:00am on 03/04/23, with interviews taking place on 12/04/23 or 13/04/23.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,825.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London