Senior Research Officer (SRO24)

Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can bring about real change. An opportunity has arisen to join our research team and help us achieve our vision of a Scotland without poverty: 

Post: Senior Research Officer (SRO24)

Salary: £39,248 - £42,222 per annum plus 8% pension (35 hours per week, fixed term until March 2026) 

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced social researcher to join the Poverty Alliance’s busy and impactful Research and Information Team. We are looking for a new Senior Research Officer, who will work across a range of qualitative research projects including supporting peer research with people with direct experience of poverty and on projects that span across different social policy areas relating to poverty including social security, employment and health.

The right person for this job will have significant experience and knowledge of conducting and managing qualitative research, preferably in an applied research context. You will have excellent knowledge of a range of qualitative and participatory research methodologies and methods. Alongside a sound knowledge of current issues and trends in relation to poverty and inequality, you will have experience of research focused on delivering real social change.

Above all, ideally we are looking for a dynamic, passionate and committed individual, who not only wants to understand the nature of the social challenges we face but wants to change them too. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 31^st October 12 noon 

Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024 

For more information, including a job description and application form please visit www.povertyalliance.org/about_us/recruitment 

For an enquiry regarding this post please contact Dr Laura Robertson, laura.robertson@povertyalliance.org 

To apply for the post please complete and return the application and equal opportunities form to Sinead Howell via the 'Apply' button above. CVs will not be accepted. 

The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.  Please note that the Poverty Alliance has a legal duty to ensure those employed have the right to work and remain in the UK, the successful candidate will be required to confirm their eligibility prior to appointment.

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