Research and Evaluation Executive (12 month Fixed Term Contract) Full Time

ENGINEERINGUK-1

About EngineeringUK

EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit organisation, which works in partnership across the engineering community with a wide range of organisations from business and industry, education, professional institutions and the third sector, to understand the engineering sector and the skills it needs and to develop, deliver and promote effective initiatives and programmes to inspire young people to consider a career in engineering. Together we’re working hard to improve the diversity of the young people we inform and inspire into engineering, helping to create a diverse and inclusive engineering workforce that reflects the UK population. And we’re growing our collective understanding of how to inspire young people into engineering to meet the workforce needs for environmental sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity.

We are insightful and open and honest with our insight so that everything we to inspire young people into engineering is based on clear and up-to-date evidence, gained by listening to and learning from our community.

We are courageous and dynamic in the development, piloting and promotion of ideas and activities which can help us all to inspire tomorrow’s engineers and increase the talent pipeline for engineering.

We are passionate about inspiring a new generation on engineers and a positive difference to young people’s lives.

We are inclusive, with partnership and collaboration at the heart of what we do. We are determined to reach those people who are under-represented in modern engineering.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Research Analyst, you will work across EngineeringUK’s research and evaluation programme. You will support the delivery of EngineeringUK’s research into key issues for the engineering sector, including the make-up of the current workforce and future workforce needs; the flow of young people through STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education pathways; provision of STEM careers advice; and young people and their influencers’ attitudes towards engineering and technology. You will also support the delivery of evaluations of school-based interventions to increase the diversity of young people who consider engineering and technology careers. This will include collecting and managing data, communicating findings and supporting colleagues to engage with the evidence around what works to inspire and inform young people.

You will be an excellent team player, able to take direction but also work independently, and adept at managing multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment. A keen attention to detail is essential. At least a basic understanding of research and evaluation methods is desired, and this role will provide opportunities to further develop skills in this area through work on a range of projects.

The role is London based at the EngineeringUK offices at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some occasional travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a baseline of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and core hours of 10am to 4pm.

Role responsibilities

• Support the delivery of EngineeringUK’s research and evaluation programme.
• Support on the design and implementation of both qualitative and quantitative research. This may include:
  • Undertaking desk research, including literature reviews of existing reports.
  • Analysing primary and secondary data, including large scale education and workforce datasets.
  • Testing and administering surveys with young people, teachers, parents, and employers.
  • Supporting in organisation and facilitation of focus groups and interviews.
• Support on the delivery of all programme evaluations. This may include:
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including schools.
  • Organisation and distribution of data collection materials, including surveys and interviews.
  • Monitoring data collection.
  • Data cleaning and analysis.
• Summarise findings for a range of audiences via a range of formats, including research reports, evaluation findings, briefings, infographics, and presentation slides, ensuring these are accurate and fit for purpose.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other teams across EngineeringUK, including policy, communications, and programme teams.
• Respond to research and evaluation queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in line with EngineeringUK values and support achievement of our organisational objectives.
• Undertake any training and development as required for the role.
• Any other duties and tasks as directed and required by your line manager.

This is a general guide to the key responsibilities of this role, it is not exhaustive. Similarly, the amount of time that you spend on various aspects of the role may vary.

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Numerically confident, with ability to organise and manage data in software such as Excel.
• Excellent written skills, with ability to communicate clearly with different audiences.
• Strong time management skills, with ability to work across multiple projects at once, adapting to changing priorities and meeting hard deadlines.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desired Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of or experience with research methods, such as questionnaires, focus groups, depth interviews.
• Knowledge of skills and education policy landscape.

Education / level of experience

• Experience in a research and/or evaluation role would be desirable

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

Applying for this role

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

The deadline for applications is before 9am on 17th April 2023

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to anyone with disability who meets the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make for you during this recruitment process then we are happy to discuss this with you. If either of these apply then please discuss this on the reasonable adjustments question on your application.

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 21st April 2023 If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.

First interviews will be held on 26th April 2023.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure)
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working is embraced
• A vibrant office overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination