Researcher

Researcher / Senior Researcher Hybrid (London) Help Shape the Future of Social Value Measurement

We re hiring a Researcher / Senior Researcher to help develop the next generation of social value measurement and impact analysis at Social Value Portal, the UK s market leader in social value reporting. You ll join a passionate, growing research team driving innovation across the UK and internationally. Enjoy hybrid working (2 3 days in our London office), a salary of £30 50k (depending on experience), private medical insurance, and 6 paid volunteering days each year - all while making a real difference to people, places, and the planet.

Why Join Us

At Social Value Portal, we re on a mission to deliver £100 billion in social value, helping organisations across public, private, and voluntary sectors measure their impact and create change that lasts.
Our evidence-based TOM System (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) is the gold standard for social value measurement, used by hundreds of organisations across the UK and beyond. We re now expanding globally - and you could help shape the methodologies, insights, and data behind the movement.

The Role

As a Researcher or Senior Researcher, you ll play a key role in developing, maintaining, and expanding our frameworks for social value measurement, management, and monitoring. You ll work in our TDI (TOMs, Development, Impact) department - a collaborative, intellectually curious team that balances academic rigour with real-world application

Day-to-day, you ll:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to refine and expand the TOM System across sectors and geographies.
• Analyse and model social value data to create evidence-based proxies and measures.

• Contribute to the design of new frameworks and innovative solutions for national for international clients. (mostly framework but it contains other products)
• Translate complex research into clear, practical insights for clients and partners
• Support or lead collaborative projects with universities and research partners.
• Deliver internal and external training on social value measurement.
• Drive innovation and thought leadership within a fast-evolving field.

(Senior Researchers will take greater ownership of projects, mentor others, and lead client-facing research initiatives.)

What We re Looking For

We re looking for people who are curious, analytical, and purpose-driven those who want their research to make a measurable difference.

You ll likely bring:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in economics, social sciences, or a related analytical discipline.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience interpreting data and drawing insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• A passion for social impact, sustainability, or public value.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

For Senior Researcher level, you ll also have:

• Proven experience in social impact evaluation, theory of change modelling, or social value analysis.
• Experience managing or mentoring researchers and engaging with external stakeholders.

What You ll Get Social Value Portal believes in rewarding purpose with progression.

• Salary: £30 40k (Researcher) / £40 50k (Senior Researcher), depending on experience
• Hybrid working: 2 3 days a week in our London office, with flexibility for remote work
• Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• 6 paid volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about
• Ethical pension scheme (up to 5% employer match)
• Annual learning budget to support your professional growth
• Enhanced parental leave and life assurance (4x salary)
• Inclusive culture: 60% of our decision-makers are women, and 10% of our team are trained Mental Health First Responders

This is your chance to join a purpose-led business where research drives real-world change, not just reports.

Location & Working Hours

• Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)
• Location: Hybrid London office (2 3 days per week)
• Flexible working options and remote flexibility available

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you re analytical, creative, and care about helping organisations deliver real social impact, we d love to hear from you.
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