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PhD/Post-Doctoral Researcher ML Quantitative Researcher £350000 GBP Discretionary Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Offices also in NYC/Miami/Chicago , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent PhD/Postdoc ML Quantitative Researcher Role Overview: My client is a leading global market-maker who are searching for exceptional ML Quantitative Researchers to join high-impact teams focused click apply for full job details

About the role At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We re building a Transport Solutions Team that can work flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. This includes a growing portfolio of projects tackling key challenges like inclusive EV charging, complex community transport funding opportunities, and large-scale research such as the National Centre for Accessible Transport. We are now recruiting four Transport Solutions Managers to help design and deliver high-impact work across this portfolio. These are pivotal roles that combine subject expertise, delivery capability, and leadership and are designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure. Some roles will focus more on funding: exploring new funding mechanisms and managing end-to-end development and delivery of funding opportunities and a team of grant managers. Others will focus more on direct delivery: leading projects, partnerships or research commissions. But all Transport Solutions Managers will be encouraged to develop and contribute across both areas. We re looking for people who bring either or both of these skillsets to the role and who are keen to grow their expertise across the range of tools we use. Whether your background is in grant-making, innovation, systems thinking, or programme delivery, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people and to work on some of the most interesting and impactful projects in the sector. What you ll be doing Lead the design and delivery of impactful projects or funding opportunities, working closely with Programme Directors and colleagues across the Transport Solutions Team. Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives this could include grants, pilots, commissioned projects, partnerships or other tools ensuring they are well scoped and aligned to our strategic priorities. Use insight, evidence, and stakeholder engagement to shape the approach to new work, including scoping documents, funding criteria, business cases, and delivery plans. Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including charities, researchers, delivery partners and commercial organisations. Manage delivery, budgets, due diligence, risks and outcomes for projects or funding opportunities, ensuring appropriate governance and reporting is in place. Collaborate across teams including Impact & Evaluation, Finance, and Communications to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work. Bring and apply knowledge in key areas such as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant-making or systems change. Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working. Your experience Must haves: Experience managing projects or funding opportunities from inception through to delivery, including planning, delivery, and monitoring, ideally across teams and with external partners or suppliers. Ability to scope and deliver initiatives or funding opportunities using evidence, insight, and engagement with disabled people and other key stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple, complex workstreams to deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. Strong data and analysis skills, including the ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative insight to inform decision-making and strategy. High IT literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint). A collaborative and flexible working style, with experience contributing to cross-team initiatives or matrix working. Nice to haves: Understanding of disability and transport issues, such as the social model of disability, transport barriers, key legislation etc. Experience delivering or managing grant programmes, innovation pilots, research projects, or cross-sector partnerships. Familiarity with innovation or funding mechanisms such as challenge prizes, agile funding rounds, co-design, systems mapping, or commissioning frameworks. Experience of working in or alongside government, industry, or the not-for-profit sector. Experience supporting or line managing others in a team or project context.

Junior Quantitative Researcher £120,000 GBP + £70,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Our client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally click apply for full job details

User Researcher Digital Services and AI Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £40,000 £45,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Paid Sick Leave Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Free breakfast, fruit and snacks Excellent office environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Purpose of the Role As a User Researcher you will play a key role in helping organisations design and deliver effective digital services by understanding the needs, behaviours and challenges of the people who use them. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will lead user research activities with stakeholders, staff and end users to uncover insights that inform the design and improvement of digital services, platforms and operational processes. Your research will support the creation of human-centred digital experiences that work for both customers and the team who deliver the services, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible and aligned with real user needs. As organisations increasingly adopt AI, automation and modern digital technologies, you will help ensure these innovations are introduced responsibly, maintaining a strong focus on usability, accessibility and trust while identifying opportunities to improve both user experience and operational efficiency. Job Specification: Plan, design and conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviours and stakeholder requirements, ensuring digital services are designed around real user insights. Work with consultants and stakeholders to deliver research activities including interviews, user journey mapping, scenario testing and persona development to inform service design. Design and facilitate usability testing, including participant recruitment, moderation, analysis and reporting of findings. Conduct research across both customer-facing and internal operational services, identifying barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery. Analyse research findings and present clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations to internal teams and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation could responsibly improve service delivery, operational efficiency and user experience. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including designers, developers, analysts and delivery managers to design connected digital services that work for both users and the organisations delivering them. Continuously improve how our client delivers research by exploring new methods, tools and technologies, including AI-supported research approaches, that enhance the efficiency and impact of research. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills with proven ability to clearly present user research insights to stakeholders. 3+ years experience working in user research or user-centred design teams within digital service environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary digital teams within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience planning and conducting end to end qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, usability testing and user requirements gathering. Ability to translate research insights into clear service improvements, identifying opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation can enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging AI, automation, and modern productivity tools to streamline research processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality and impact of generated insights. Experienced in research and analytics platforms (UX Tweak, Google Analytics, GTM, SmartSurvey) and collaboration tools like Asana. Nice To Haves: Experience working on UK public sector digital services. Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard or Government Service Manual. Experience researching internal operational services as well as public-facing services. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Research, Design, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in user research or user-centred design.

Senior Research and Policy Officer Location: Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London Salary: £34,200 (Grade 4) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible) Length of contract: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis Who are Women s Aid? Women s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Our support services, which include the Survivors Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. Purpose of the Senior Research and Policy Officer role: As a Senior Research and Policy Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in providing specialist research and policy analysis for Women s Aid, identify and manage evidence to support the organisation s priorities and strategic direction, and take responsibility for coordinating and delivering specific short? and long?term research projects, including the Women s Aid Annual Survey of all domestic abuse services in England. Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Research and Policy Officer : Co-ordinate and carry out primary research (with domestic abuse survivors and with professionals responding to domestic abuse) and secondary research in line with the organisation s research strategy. Co-ordinate the Women s Aid Annual Survey of all domestic abuse services in England. Maintain an overview of current and past research in the field of domestic abuse, and provide statistical and qualitative data to support the work of Women s Aid and its member services. Produce reports, briefings, articles and other materials on domestic abuse research, to support the delivery of Women s Aid projects and the information needs of Women s Aid, member services and survivors of domestic abuse. Identify and support opportunities for Women s Aid to undertake research into key areas of domestic abuse, including collaboration with external researchers or commissioning research. Analyse public policy and policy proposals, legislation and statutory guidance pertinent to domestic abuse, identifying the relevance for Women s Aid s work and the work of its members. Ensure effective strategies for information management on domestic abuse within Women s Aid, in consultation with key staff and stakeholders. Identify and provide relevant evidence for a range of resources including media releases, communications with member services and supporters, blogs, and support the content development of Women s Aid websites and other relevant resources. To maintain clear and adequate records of work done and to produce reports on work programmes and activities as required by management. What we are looking for in our Senior Research and Policy Officer : Experience of social research and data collection (including using qualitative and quantitative methods). Experience of designing, delivering and analysing surveys. Experience of carrying out literature or evidence reviews. Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the aims and objectives of Women s Aid. An extremely high standard of writing skills, including producing reports and briefing papers. Ability to identify and summarise evidence to inform research, communications, campaigns or policy work. Ability to analyse complex information and identify the implications for women and children affected by gender-based violence Ability to prioritise confidentiality and work with empathy on highly sensitive topics. Benefits of joining us as our Senior Research and Policy Officer include: Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies NB: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. Women s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Statement on Job Description. Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women s Aid Website Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the bestchance of success, please apply ASAP.

Quantitative Researcher/ Trader £150,000 GBP 120,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

Design Researcher 6 months Location: Newport/Cardiff/Bristol/Manchester - Hybrid Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week or 40% of our time in the office. If you are based in South Wales or SW England, your base will be our office in Newport. Occasional travel to Newport will be needed if you are based in Manchester. About the role We are looking for an experienced Design Researcher contractor to join our multi disciplinary design team. You will be responsible for leading and delivering research that shapes product and service decisions across the end to end development life cycle. This role is suited to someone who can hit the ground running, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and confidently influence stakeholders through high quality research and insight. What you'll be doing Work closely with designers, product managers and engineers to identify and prioritise customer problems and define the right research questions Plan, manage and deliver research activities (from generative to evaluative), including creating clear research plans and roadmaps aligned to delivery priorities Conduct qualitative research using a range of methods Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights that create a shared understanding of user needs and opportunities Combine qualitative and quantitative inputs where appropriate to strengthen insight and decision making Triangulate research findings with other data sources to tell compelling customer stories Communicate research outcomes clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to a strong research practice while on assignment What we're looking for Strong experience working as a design/user researcher within multi disciplinary design or product team Proven ability to work closely with design and product partners to shape direction through research Deep qualitative research expertise across a range of methods Experience delivering both strategic and tactical research studies Ability to synthesise complex findings into clear, impactful insights Confidence engaging, influencing and challenging stakeholders using evidence based insight Additional information This is a contractor role and does not include people management responsibilities Contractors are expected to be adaptable, self sufficient, and proactive You will be supported by a Design Research Lead and work as part of a wider research community TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. *Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Quantitative Researcher £150,000 GBP + £100,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

Junior Research Executive Market Research Location: Hybrid Working between Office in Dorking and Home Salary: From £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About the Company Our client is a boutique market research agency founded 8 years ago. The company was inspired by an emergent trend in the Research industry for innovative, agile, online tools that allow research to be conducted in a quicker more cost-effective way. The business is run by senior researchers with both client-side and agency side experience and backed up by a team of Research Executives skilled in their agile tools. The majority of work is quantitative, international and could be anything from skincare to pet food to automotive. Most employees are based within 90 mins of Dorking. The team work mainly from home but connect frequently using Microsoft Teams and meet once a week in a rented office space really near to bustling Dorking High Street. They work hard but are a friendly bunch! You will have opportunities to make a bigger impact and progress more quickly than you would in a bigger agency. Come and find out for yourself! The Role This is an entry level role. The primary focus of this role is market research where you will be working on many different types of primarily quantitative research techniques. You will quickly learn about the different research methodologies, and their applications. This is a very hands-on role, there is a lot to learn but it is a very interesting and rewarding industry. They work with consumer facing brands and have skin care, petrochemical, alcoholic beverage, healthcare and consumer packaged goods clients. The business is based in Dorking, Surrey and you would be required to spend 1 day a week there, the rest of the time working from home. There may be a requirement to travel to clients occasionally. They are a small company, and there will be unlimited opportunities for you to grow with the business. Analytical skills, a natural curiosity and Microsoft Office experience will be essential for this role. A university graduate, you must also be organised, motivated, hands-on and able to grasp new concepts quickly, be professional, a good communicator, be happy working remotely 4 days a week and have some understanding of how research & insights work from a project perspective. They will monitor and guide your development continuously with reviews at 3, 6 and 10 months and if you progress in line with expectations there will be regular salary increases, such that in year 1 they would expect you to earn in excess of £30,000. Key Responsibilities Getting involved in projects, helping design questionnaires and prepare dashboards Understanding project objectives and how these will be addressed by the research Ensuring projects are progressing as per the agreed timeline Becoming involved in client management Being able to follow a brief, and prioritise workload Playing a key role in project analysis and reporting Using analysis skills to turn data into insight Drafting sections of reports/presentations Data checking as required Supporting the senior team on pulling together proposals and keeping an eye out for future business development opportunities Contributing where appropriate to the company s marketing activities Desired Background and Skills The company are looking to grow and develop the very best researchers to maintain their reputation as a first-class insight agency delivering high quality, agile research. Specifically, they are looking for individuals with the following: A strong work ethic and a solution-focused 'can do' attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity Meticulous attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong English language skills The ability to pick up and understand new information rapidly, and to work well both in a team and individually A self-starter with a passion for research, communications and understanding people s decision making around brands, products & services A bachelor's degree (2:1 or higher) and a strong academic record will add to the strength of the application Solid experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with Adobe Acrobat experience an advantage Additional Information You must be resident of the UK and should be eligible to work in this country to apply to this role. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY for this role if you are on a student visa, student working visa or your partner s visa or equivalent or currently live in another country. The company will not consider your application if this is the case. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative University for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several centres and institutes that further the University's mission and social purpose, through the students and ideas we send out into the world and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, transitioning from a 'classic' IT approach to a user-centred product approach to technology. We are investing in our people, and the processes enabled by digital, to evolve and transform the student and staff experience at UAL. As a Senior User Researcher , you will plan, design and carry out user research activities within key services and products. Through primary research with users, you will help our teams to get a deep understanding of our current and potential students and staff members' needs and behaviours. Your research will inform the development and improvement of products, services and processes from discovery stage (exploratory, formative research) onwards. You'll work on developing insights, using evidence to move from 'what is' to 'what if' and then into implementation in proposition, product and service design. Some initiatives are big and ambitious, some are small and yet meaningful, all are focused on helping services and systems work better for our students and staff. In this recruitment round, we are seeking a Senior User Researcher to expand our User Centred Design function , working across our Research, Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise service area. The RKEE Service is supporting the activity in academic research and knowledge exchange, as well as UAL Short Courses and other enterprise areas. We welcome applications from people across a range of sectors who want to join our growing community of practice in User Research and play a key role an organisation committed to social purpose. This is a 2.5-year fixed term contract position. Experience Demonstrable experience of and a passion for, holistic, insightful, people-focused research Deep understanding of the end-to-end service design process and how research contributes to this in shaping concept development, continuous iterative development and championship of user needs Experience balancing exceptional understanding of people's needs and service requirements with organisational expectations and translating insights into actionable recommendations. Demonstrable experience of designing, facilitating and analysing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods (and an understanding of the strengths and limitations of different research methods) including for complex user journeys Excellent communication, collaboration, storytelling and influencing skills, in addition to strong stakeholder management skills Confident operating in a multidisciplinary team, working with change in an agile product and service development environment UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, training and personal development to recognise and reward the contributions they make, and to encourage excellence, creativity and diversity, including: Competitive salary package of £52,977- £63,815 per annum, depending on experience 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay HAYS Technology have been retained by University of the Arts London to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Breanna Mahan at Hays Technology.

As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting

DATA ANALYST Salary: £31,000 FTE Position: 1-year fixed term, full time, open to flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of regular travel to the national office in London and out to Practices across England as needed. Location: UK-based, with regular travel to Coram Campus, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ / our Practices across England. Reporting to: Learning & Insight Lead. Start date: ASAP. We hope this pack, together with our website, provides you with all the information you need to understand what SHiFT aims to achieve and the skills and experiences we're looking for in our new Data Analyst. If you have any questions, please email our Learning and Insights Lead, Ella Armstrong at . Apply by sending a short covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Ella Armstrong, Learning and Insights Lead, SHiFT, via email button below outlining your experience and suitability for the role, together with a CV, and details of two referees. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include details of your current notice period as part of your CV or letter of application. Please also fill out the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here . Applications close at 11:59pm on the 5 October. Please note, that we will not consider applications that do not include a covering letter. Applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by 10 October and invited for interview as appropriate. Staff panel interviews will be held virtually during the week of 20 October 2025. This will be a values-based interview. Second round, competency-based interviews, will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025 and will be in person at our London based office (41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ). Decisions will be made and communicated to candidates as speedily as possible thereafter. A data task will also form part of the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you! THE ROLE SHiFT is an innovative, ambitious, and impatient organisation. We're in a period of rapid growth and are already achieving significant successes alongside children and families. We are passionate about the ability of data, insights, and learning to help achieve this. We're a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on evidence and impact, and the Learning Team has already laid strong foundations for our data infrastructure. We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our national team - a varied role, working alongside our second Data Analyst and the Learning & Insights Lead. This role is key in championing our learning culture at SHiFT, supporting our Voice, Participation, and Belonging strategy, and ensuring that our systems and reporting effectively demonstrate the impact SHiFT is having - not only with children and families, but also at a wider systems change level. On a fixed-term basis, this role will support the Learning Team by freeing up capacity for strategic and evaluative work, while also offering the opportunity to contribute to an exciting phase of growth in SHiFT's data infrastructure and learning capabilities. This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up and build on existing skills in impact assessment, process evaluation, and thematic analysis. The Data Analyst will play a key role in streamlining quantitative and qualitative data processes, supporting accurate and efficient data collection across Practices, and helping us maximise the insights generated from our new, customised Salesforce data system. You will work closely with our data experts in local Practices (Practice Coordinators) and the wider SHiFT team. Therefore, you must be a proactive team player who is brilliant at building relationships, sees the value in working collaboratively, and enjoys problem-solving with others. You have a sharp eye for detail, sweat the small stuff, have a 'can do' attitude, and are ambitious to grow and make a difference as part of a practice-led systems change organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with ideas for ethical and innovative methods in data collection with children and families. The successful candidate will bring both expertise and creativity to help improve data capture, analysis, reporting processes, and insight generation. Your experience will include working with CRM system(s) and data reporting tools, and you will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non-research backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes - then get in touch. We aim to provide significant opportunities for personal growth, training, and career development, and are seeking someone with the ambition to play a crucial part in maintaining our data and evidence quality as we strive for systems change. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SHiFT is actively committed to the eradication of discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, marital status and on the basis of socio-economic circumstances. We are determined for SHiFT to be a diverse and inclusive organisation that is enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. We want to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. As a charity working within youth justice, we are keenly aware of the over-representation of children who identify as Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage or from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Communities within the youth justice system. Challenging racism is a key priority for SHiFT. In seeking to achieve this, we understand the value and importance of recruiting and retaining a workforce which represents the children we seek to support. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and we recognise that this group is currently under-represented within our national team. THE RESPONSIBILITES SHiFT's Data Analyst has responsibility for: Data Collection and Management: Support the effective use of SHiFT's Salesforce system, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across local Practices. Work closely and creatively with members of our local Practice Teams (Practice Coordinators and Guides) to support the use of data for practice improvement and monitoring impact. Coordinate and quality-assure monthly data submissions, working closely with Practice teams to ensure consistency and completeness. Help to develop reporting tools, dashboards, or templates on and off Salesforce to support embedding learning back into practice and more widely to contribute to our ambitions for systems change. Help elevate the voices of children and families through innovative data collection processes (including arts-based and participatory methods). System Improvement and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SHiFT's Salesforce configuration, in collaboration with external developers and internal users. Help document processes and support training materials for system users. Navigate and innovate with different systems, including understanding the data recording systems used by Local Authorities and working with the Learning and Practice team to reduce duplication of data entry for practitioners. Learning and Insight Generation: Produce routine reports and data summaries for internal use, feeding into learning and influencing conversations. Support the Learning Team's efforts to use data for reflection, learning, and improvement both locally and nationally. Contribute to longer-term work exploring integration of data across education, youth justice, social care, and health systems. Building and holding relationships with external researchers aligned with SHiFT's mission to improve our data and insight capabilities. YOU WILL BRING Beliefs and alignment: The belief that all people are capable of change and that a relationship with a skilled practitioner can be a powerful driver of this. The belief that young people who display behaviours linked to offending can be supported so that they cease offending and meaningfully contribute to society. An alignment to a culture of high trust and high expectation where there are fewer rules, high levels of accountability, and a need for excellent performance from the entire team. An alignment to SHiFT's Values - ambition, courage, flexibility, and tenacity - which reflect the 'Breaking Cycles' ingredients (the foundations on which SHiFT is built). A preparedness to challenge the status quo and be positively disruptive in the pursuit of higher standards even when this is uncomfortable. Dynamism, tenacity, and determination - you are someone who does not give up until you succeed. You have a 'can do' attitude. Curiosity and a commitment to learning - comfortable in a fast-paced and aspirational 'start-up' context, and as part of a team that is committed to ongoing reflection, adaptation, and improvement. Experience, knowledge, and skills - to be demonstrated in application Essential: Undergraduate level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area such as research methodologies . click apply for full job details

Quantitative Researcher £150,000 GBP + £100,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite. Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services. Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.