Research and Policy Officer

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Research and Policy Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week; alternatively, we will consider part-time hours on a Job Share basis. Whilst it is preferred that the post be based at NEA’s Newcastle office, all staff are currently working remotely on a temporary basis. Hybrid working or an alternative office-base can be discussed with the successful candidate.

A part of NEA’s Policy and Advocacy Directorate, you will work within our highly effective social research team as we focus on a decade of delivery that will ensure those on the lowest incomes and living in the least efficient homes receive the support needed to ensure their health and wellbeing are protected, but also one that guarantees a fair energy future for all.

The successful candidate will work and collaborate on the design, development and delivery of social research and evaluation projects that support the charity’s strategic aims and policy advocacy priorities. They will develop research-user and stakeholder relationships and integrate evidence-based insights from across the charity’s work programmes to influence and have impact across multiple areas of social policy and practice.

What you will need to succeed

You will have demonstrable and applied experience in a social research role and hold a degree in a social science or related subject that included social research methods. You will be familiar and confident with both quantitative and qualitative methods and be highly motivated and purpose-driven, with a passion for research that leads to real-world impacts.

A compelling communicator you will be able to produce well-structured reports, and have excellent interpersonal skills, including experience of leading one-to-one and group interviews.

You will also have proven experience of analysis software, SPSS and Nvivo (or similar), and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite/365 applications.

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of NEA’s mission to eradicate fuel poverty.

All staff are currently working from home on a temporary basis; however, this role can be a mixture of office/home working. Office locations will be discussed with candidates at interview. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No agency or advertising enquiries please.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Thursday 30 March 2023

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,716.00-£35,379.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: R30