JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Research and Evaluation Officer
Accountable To:
Research Manager
Manages:
This post does not currently have direct reports
Location:
NDTi office in Bath, with some national travel
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (full time)
Salary:
Up to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
1. NDTi Purpose
The National Development Team for inclusion is a not for profit organisation working to
enable people at risk of exclusion due to age or disability to live the life they choose. We
inspire and support policymakers, services and communities to make change happen –
change that leads to better lives. We promote good lives for all people in their
communities by supporting changemakers, resetting expectations, tackling problems and
celebrating what’s possible.
2. Role summary
As a member of the research and evaluation team, the post holder will work on a range of
various short, medium and long-term commissioned and grant funded research and
evaluation projects, across the full breadth of NDTi’s themes of work. The post-holder’s
work will involve a range of activities including project design, literature reviews, qualitative
and quantitative data collection (including fieldwork) and analysis and report writing.
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3. Key Activities
The post holder will do the following:
a)
Project Design
Contribute to the development of proposals and ideas for new research and
evaluation studies and the preparation of proposals to funders
Ensure that the methodologies being used are robust and reflect best practice
in ways that are appropriate to the specific questions being considered
In conjunction with and supported by senior NDTi colleagues, to design the
methodology of studies, within the available resources, to achieve the desired
overall outcomes
b)
Project Delivery
To undertake a range of activities to deliver research and evaluation projects,
including:
Contributing to successful ethical approval processes
Designing and completing literature searches and evidence reviews
Developing methodologies for quantitative and qualitative data collection and
analysis
Gathering data using agreed methods, including fieldwork which will involve
travel and visits across the UK
Undertaking both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including data entry
and using relevant software packages
Designing and undertaking economic analysis e.g. cost-effectiveness or cost
benefit analyses
Writing reports and other publications and articles
c)
Organisational Issues
Contribute to the growth of the NDTi research and evaluation function and
activity
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Contribute to the organisational life of the NDTi, through being a positive and
supportive colleague to other NDTi staff, including through active participation
in NDTi staff meetings
Ensure that all organisational process and system requirements are adhered
to in order to support the business and financial operation of NDTi
Adhere to all aspects of the Staff Handbook whilst working for NDTi
d)
Other responsibilities
Ensure that all work is delivered in line with the NDTi’s vision and purpose and
that all actions reflect the spirit and intent of the NDTi’s desire to promote and
achieve positive lives for those who are, or are at risk of being, excluded from
society including our organisation’s commitment to equality of opportunity
Undertake any other reasonable requirements of the organisation in line with
the purpose and spirit of this job description, and agreed with their line
manager
4. Equal Opportunities
NDTi is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and has developed Equal
Opportunities policies and procedures to support this commitment. Everyone who works
for NDTi is treated equally, whatever their race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex,
marital status, responsibility for children or dependents, disability, sexual orientation,
religious or other beliefs.
We promote diversity in the workplace by recognising and encouraging the particular
contributions that can be made by individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and
experiences.
We promote and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment, which affirms the
rights of individuals to be treated fairly and with respect, and ensures equal opportunities
to enable people to fulfil their potential.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Research and Evaluation Officer
Department / Section:
NDTi Research and Evaluation Team
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Honours degree or equivalent in relevant social
sciences subject
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Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Knowledge and understanding of a broad range
of research and evaluation methods, and the
ability to identify methods appropriate for the
research question
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of undertaking
fieldwork on research and/or evaluation projects
in a related field including quantitative and
qualitative data collection and analysis.
Familiarity with statistical and analytical
packages, such as SPSS, for undertaking
quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Experience of organising collating and analysing
complex data sets utilising both quantitative and
qualitative methodologies
Experience of writing reports including for
publication
Very strong written and verbal communication
skills
Knowledge and experience of issues around
social inclusion
Experience of or interest in developing
economic analysis expertise.
Experience of the design of research and
evaluation methodologies
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Experience of working with disabled or older
people and/or their families
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Broad knowledge of the health, social care and
education sector as it relates to supporting
disabled and older people
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Personal attributes and competencies
Good at problem solving and seeing work
through to completion
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Independent, flexible and well organised in
setting and keeping to work priorities and
meeting deadlines
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A team player, able to establish good working
relationships with colleagues and others
A very strong commitment to the equality and
rights of excluded people, the promotion of
inclusion and social justice
An ability and willingness to travel throughout
England and the UK
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