Social and Economic Research Consultants
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Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!
Are you a passionate social or economic researcher looking for a rewarding career with a great work-life balance and a socially driven employer? We're growing our team at Forever Consulting and have exciting opportunities for both junior and senior researchers. If you're looking to use your talents to make a real difference in people's lives, these jobs might just be perfect for you!
About Forever Consulting
At Forever Consulting, we provide social and economic research and consultancy services with enthusiasm, integrity and creativity. As a certified social enterprise, we're dedicated to delivering impactful projects that make our clients happy. We reinvest all our profits into Forever Manchester, a fantastic charity supporting grassroots community initiatives. We're also proud to be recognised as ‘People and Planet First,’ prioritising people and the environment above profit.
We collaborate with clients across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, providing tailored, high-quality, and independent advice. Our areas of expertise include:
* Performance management and evaluation
* Stakeholder and community engagement
* Research and strategy
* Business cases and impact assessment
The Roles and What We're Looking For
We're currently implementing an ambitious six-year Growth Strategy, and a key part of that is expanding our team at Forever Consulting by two people. We're ideally looking for one Consultant and one Senior Consultant. However, we're open to finding the right fit, so we may hire two people in either role depending on the candidates we meet.
Both roles include undertaking quantitative and qualitative social and economic research and analysis. This may include:
* Analysing large datasets to generate insight.
* Collating secondary data.
* Conducting interviews (face to face, telephone and online).
* Facilitating focus groups and workshops.
* Designing and analysing surveys.
* Writing reports and presentations.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team's growth and well-being. Here's what we offer:
* Competitive Salaries: Ranging from £24,000 to £42,000 per annum.
* Generous Holiday Allowance: 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, totaling 38 days) pro rata.
* Learning and Development: Opportunities for team training and personal development.
* Pension Scheme: Up to 10% employer-matched pension contributions.
* Comprehensive Healthcare Scheme: Access to a range of healthcare services, including medical diagnostics, treatment and surgery, physiotherapy, a 24/7 GP helpline, and mental health support.
* Health Cash Plan: Claim cashback for dental, optical, and other healthcare expenses.
* Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Christmas Closure: 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period.
* Birthday Treat: A day off to celebrate your birthday!
*Benefits available upon completion of the probation period.
A Great Place to Work (Great Environment)
* Hybrid Working: We support hybrid working, with a preference for two days a week in our Central Manchester office.
* Regular Team Get-Togethers: Monthly full team gatherings in the office with the Forever Manchester team.
* Social Life: We have fun social events with Forever Manchester most quarters, plus additional team socials for Forever Consulting.
* Opportunities to Engage: Opportunities to connect with our Board of Trustees.
Ready to Apply?
For more information about the roles, our benefits, and how to apply, please visit: here.
People from minority ethnic backgrounds are less likely to work in consulting. To make a real difference for our clients, our team, and the wider community, we need a mix of people with different backgrounds and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from everyone, whatever their background.
Application deadline: 1pm 26th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 24th and 26th March 2025.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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