Research Assistant
Closing date: 5 October
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our 12-strong Research, Data & Thematics (RDT) team. This post offers a unique opportunity to develop practical social research skills in a fast-paced environment. Much of the day-to-day work involves conducting surveys in places of detention and analysing the results for use by inspectors. Reporting to one of our Research Officers, the post holder will also help to maintain HMI Prisons’ databases, provide analysis for thematic and other reports, and act as an ambassador for the Inspectorate while on inspections. The job involves regular travel and time away from home carrying out surveys in places of detention – on average one or two nights per fortnight.
Essential criteria:
- An Honours degree or post-graduate qualification in a relevant social or statistical science (e.g. Sociology, Statistics, Psychology, Criminology or similar) with a substantial social research methods component.
- Analytical skills across both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Ability to deliver at pace and as part of a team.
- Ability to tailor research outputs to meet customer need and have impact.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience of using IBM SPSS or other statistical analysis package.
- Experience of using MS Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, OneNote and Outlook.
- Interest in the criminal justice system.
- Commitment to the values of HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
Find out more about the responsibilities and the role and apply.