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Quantitative researcher / analyst, Brighton (full time)

£20-25k + performance-related bonus

Interested in using your research skills to make a difference in the real world? We are looking for a quantitative researcher to join our expanding consultancy, helping public sector organisations effectively plan, target and evaluate programmes.

OCSI works with public sector agencies to improve their evidence-base for decision-making. In current projects we’re identifying rural deprivation issues; highlighting the impact of the recession in local areas; and improving data on cities. See www.ocsi.co.uk for more information about us and our work.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Feb 28^th 2010. Please email a CV and covering letter (not more than 600 words) to Graham Lally, Graham.Lally@ocsi.co.uk.

Job description

• Job title: Quantitative researcher / analyst (full time)
• Salary: £20-25k + performance-related bonus
• Location: Central Brighton, with occasional travel to client meetings
• Responsible to: Tom Smith, OCSI Director
• Start date: ASAP

You will carry out quantitative research work for OCSI, working on internal and external projects:

• Developing, analysing and interpreting indicators on the economy and social exclusion
• Working with the OCSI team on external consultancy projects

About you

Essential and specific skills:

• Excellent quantitative research skills, and be comfortable analysing data in STATA, SPSS, Microsoft Excel and/ or other standard packages
• BSc (or higher) in subject with substantial quantitative research element
• Good knowledge of statistics, including regression techniques
• Keen contributor to team-work meetings, and also be able to work alone when required
• Good written skills, and be able to communicate confidently with clients as well as the OCSI team
• Well organised to meet tight deadlines, and be able to learn fast on challenging projects.
• Adept at using standard PC and internet applications

Desirable skills and experience:

• Relevant research or work experience relating to the public sector
• Experience with large-scale survey datasets, and understanding of sampling and missing data issues
• Experience using administrative datasets to understand economic and social issues, and measure change over time
• Software: SQL, Access, Powerpoint

Additional information

• Probationary period: All appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period
• Hours: OCSI researchers work a standard 37.5 hour week (excluding lunch). We embrace flexible working practices.
• Leave: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Notice period: You are required to give two months notice. We will give you two months notice.

OCSI is an Equal Opportunities employer - we will employ the best person for the job regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity or religion.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Britain. Smoking in OCSI is not permitted.

Other benefits:

• Employer matched contribution pension
• Flexible working hours
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Season ticket and bicycle purchase loans
• Staff development fund