Contract Type: 1 year fixed term, full time

Interviews will be held on: 18th - 20th June 2019

Role Profile - Research & Strategy Analyst.docx

We are looking for a Research & Strategy Analyst to join our dynamic and driven Research and Strategy team. This is an exciting role within a small dynamic team working at the heart of shaping L&Q’s future strategic direction.

Reporting to the Research and Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking in-depth research on relevant markets, market commentary, statistical and data analysis and policy advice. As such you should have experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and a proven ability to analyse and interpret complex data.

In addition this role will entail responding to external consultations and disseminating information throughout the business in the form of briefings or reports. It is essential that you are then able to present key findings and trends to a range of audiences both written and verbally, which might also include recommendations for policy change having regard for their impact on the wider business.

Where new product development is necessary, your role will be to support and in certain instances; to act as project lead and so excellent project management skills are needed. The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers will be essential as you help to influence decisions and outcomes for strategic and operational goals. The ability to research and develop business assumptions would be desirable as they are then translated into long term business plans.

A good knowledge of the social housing sector and wider political climate would be essential as the ability to generate ideas and proposals for the research strategy would be something that you are able to contribute to.

The ability to use all MS Office will be essential to this role. 

If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Our Commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. 

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. 

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.