We are looking to appoint two Research Analysts to work within Evidence & Insight. This is a dedicated in-house social research team consisting of experienced social researchers and analysts conducting research into crime, criminal justice and policing for London. The team work for the Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) which is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London.

Working within this multi-skilled flexible team - the role holders will deliver high quality research to support MOPAC, specifically within the research/evaluation of initiatives funded by the Home Office Police Innovation Fund.    Within the overall Innovation Fund portfolio are research/evaluation pieces such as:

• A specifically targeted partnership approach to Offender Management directed at individuals who have very high levels of previous offending.

• An innovative approach to data sharing and tackling violent crime.

• A longitudinal approach to tracking Metropolitan Police Staff perceptions in receipt of innovative training.

These initiatives conclude March 2017. The role holders will be expected to have awareness of different research methodologies (and their respective pros and cons) as well as conduct quantitative/ qualitative research and analysis (e.g., survey/interview design and analysis, large data set manipulation; scan research and put together literature reviews). 

The role holder will also be expected to work very closely with policy and staff implementing the initiatives, in particular around data capture and emphasising programme integrity.

MOPAC welcomes applications from all sections of the community and a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.

Click here for the Job description and specification.

For further information specifically about the role please contact Paul Dawson, Research Manager at email address paul.dawson@mopac.london.gov.uk or mobile 07714611471.  For more information about the recruitment process, please contact MOPAC HR Unit at email address  hr@mopac.london.gov.uk