Research Data Analyst

Are you looking for a role where your skills can benefit tens of thousands of families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? 

The role

As Research Data Analyst you will develop an internal centre of expertise for robust, meaningful analysis of our research data to enable Family Fund to deliver on our strategy.  In particular you will be focusing on the need for and impact of Family Fund grants and services.

You will develop and deliver statistical insights for a range of evaluation, research and public affairs topics. This will support our influencing work to improve outcomes for disabled and seriously ill children and young people. It will also contribute to closing the feedback loop between families and the continuous improvement of the support that Family Fund offers.

This role is a core part of the Policy, Research and Evaluation team. You will work closely with other colleagues across the organisation to embed data driven insight, in particular family experiences, at the heart of all of our work.

About you 

For this role you will need to have experience:

• Translating abstract research questions into an analytical project.
• Analysing large data sets.
• Working with colleagues to ensure that the analysis meets their needs.

To be successful in this role you will have knowledge of inferential statistics, be comfortable with a range of analysis techniques and of database management.

Ideally qualified to Masters level in a quantitative data analysis subject, you will be curious and have an interest in exploring large scale social surveys.

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work, for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment, where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

Family Fund is committed to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter.

How to apply

When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application form and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.

For more information, please read the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.