We are looking for a Research and Development Officer to join our Growth Team at Enable.
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Role Title: Research & Development Officer
Reports to: Research & Development Manager
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid Work Environment
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, this position will support the Research & Development function of the Growth team by undertaking desk research, gathering evidence, coordinating studies and providing high level administrative support when needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part our Growth Team, providing support to the R&D function, this position is best suited to someone in the early stages of their R&D career, however experience reviewing and synthesising evidence is a must.
The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Undertaking research to inform the design and development of community services and/or products
- Assisting with coordinating studies (e.g. surveys, focus groups, interviews) with community groups/consumers for product and/or service development.
- For example, creating flyers, consent forms, organising study locations, liaising with study participants)
- Analysing data (survey and qualitative) collated from the studies/testing of products/services
- Drafting research findings into design and development recommendations
- Presenting research findings to stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team
- Supporting with stakeholder engagement and administrative duties (including coordinating meetings, and minute taking) and representing R&D in stakeholder engagements
- Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit
Skills and Experience:
- Degree-level education with strong academic background and proven experience in research (in a university, internship or job setting)
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing and synthesising evidence to draw insights / recommendations
- Analytical skills, including ability to conduct desk research and analyse survey results
- Administrative and organisation skills, including:
- Ability to work to project timelines and individual timelines;
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong written communication skills, with experience creating a range of communication materials for diverse audiences, including research reports, briefs and meeting minutes.
- Experience developing engaging content and articulating ideas clearly in presentations/meetings.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
- A passion for community and genuine desire to make a positive impact on the local Wandsworth community
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.