Salary: Starting Salary £30,000 (Negotiable Dependent on Experience).
Potential for performance-related bonus.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid. Team members are expected to work from our Chester office every Thursday and Friday, with additional flexibility for remote working and collaboration. We also have quarterly team meetups to foster team cohesion and innovation.
Travel: Some travel within the UK is required.
Company Overview
At SoMoCo, we harness data-driven insights and applied behavioural science to understand the drivers and determinants of human behaviour. Our insights guide the design of strategies and interventions capable of achieving measurable behaviour change. We take pride in our track record of delivering impactful results and are dedicated to cultivating a working environment where the best minds will thrive.
We are seeking talented people who not only excel in their functional field, but who are driven by curiosity, innovation and purpose. Our people are our greatest asset – collaborative problem-solvers who always seek to elevate each other and our work.
If you are an ambitious, high performer who is committed to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence within a collaborative and supportive team, we want you on our team.
As we continue to experience growth and expand into new markets, we are focused on strengthening our team to drive this momentum forward. This role is pivotal to that growth, and we are looking for people who can actively contribute to and excel in this evolving landscape. With growth comes opportunity and we need people who are ready to grow with us, embrace the challenges and play a key role in shaping our future.
Job Description
As a Behavioural Scientist, you will:
* Supervise Projects and People: Oversee the delivery of appropriate projects including behavioural analysis, intervention design, evaluation, data analysis, report writing, proposals, research and training. In addition, direct line management and mentoring of junior team members.
* Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships to help clients understand how behavioural insights can be applied to overcome a wide range of business and societal challenges. Work closely with them to understand, clarify and refine their needs and expectations as project progresses.
* Organisation and Coordination: Work on several projects at once and use proven project management skills to deliver projects to time, cost and scope.
* Apply Behavioural Science Frameworks, Principles and Insights: Utilise advanced behavioural models and frameworks to conduct research and develop actionable strategies and interventions.
* Empirically test hypotheses and interventions: Combine academic flair with real world pragmatism to ensure that our strategies and solutions are not just theoretically sound but can add meaningful value in a feasible, acceptable and timely manner.
Key responsibilities
* Applying behavioural science frameworks and methods to real world problems and client projects.
* Agile project management of delegated projects including regular client liaison and day-to-day support to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
* Light-touch literature reviews to inform evidence-based strategies and interventions.
* Designing and conducting both quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive actionable insights.
* Translating findings into debriefing sessions, insight reports, presentations.
* Running workshops/training, debriefing sessions to explain how behavioural problems can be addressed using behavioural science.
* Conducting community engagement activity to enable clients to connect with and co-design policy and services with their stakeholders and end users.
* Supporting clients to create and embed new policies, communications or real-world interventions.
* Writing proposals and pitching for new projects.
* Supervising junior team members and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
* General tasks relating to organisational and/or business development.
* Remaining open and flexible to take on other roles/tasks that are necessary to meeting client or operational needs.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
* Masters Degree or equivalent in Behavioural Science, or Behavioural Economics.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a commercial setting, ideally in a consultancy.
* Agile project management experience with proven ability to work to deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
* Ability to explain and present complex theoretical and scientific concepts in simple terms appropriate to the audience.
* Experience in designing, facilitating and implementing workshops.
* Ability to write clearly and concisely.
* Understanding of behavioural design which fuses learning from human centred design and behavioural science.
* Experience in line management, including leading teams and mentoring junior colleagues.
* Project management qualifications such as APMG Agile or PRINCE2.
* Familiarity with project management tools such as Avaza or similar.
* Experience with both private and public sector clients.
* Competency in statistical analysis software (R, Stata, SPSS).
* Able to develop a strategy and identify gaps and weaknesses.
* Experience in designing research and evidence gathering to inform behavioural interventions.
* Proven ability to provide specialist advice to influence decision making.
Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Proven organisation and coordination skills.
* Ability to inspire and supervise others.
* Ability to synthesise multiple sources of information into actionable insights.
* Proficiency in mapping insights into behavioural levels.
* Ability to present scientific and theoretical information to a wide audience in simple terms.
At SoMoCo, we offer a range of benefits including:
* Hybrid working: We want to give you the flexibility to work remotely for a certain number of days.
* Generous time-off: Enjoy a competitive annual leave package of 33 days (inclusive of public holidays), increasing to 38 days after 3 years of service.
* Secure your future: Benefit from our contributory pension scheme.
* Inclusive culture: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity from all backgrounds.
* Prioritising your wellbeing: We will invest deeply in your physical and mental wellbeing.
* Meaningful impact: Start each day knowing your work contributes to meaningful change.
* Private healthcare for peace of mind: We are trialling a one-year private healthcare subscription scheme.
* Monthly flex day: If you build up your time, take a monthly flex day without using your annual leave.
Sound good? We think so too. Use your proactive mindset and behavioural expertise to make a real difference. Apply now and let’s shape the future together!
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