Action for Race Equality (ARE) is looking for a skilled Policy & Research Officer to help deliver our integral work in tackling race inequalities across education, employment and the Criminal Justice System.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the national level for a valued charity with effective links to national, regional and local government and CJS agencies.
The postholder should be an organised and passionate individual able to develop evidence-based solutions to influence government policies at all levels to improve outcomes for Black, Asian, and Mixed heritage communities, especially young people.
The successful candidate will be required to produce quality policy briefings, research reports and news updates, and ensure information is disseminated to our stakeholders in collaboration with the ARE team.
Job Ref: POLOFF2024
To apply for the Policy & Research Officer position:
- Download and fill in an application form.
Send your completed application in an email to Meka Beresford, Head of Policy (Meka@Actionforraceequality.org.uk) with POLOFF2024 as the subject header. - Complete ARE’s online monitoring form
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st May at 5pm
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 15th May
Background to the role
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is a national race equality charity. We have been running programmes and influencing policy since 1991.
Action for Race Equality believes in evidence-based policy. We carry out research into areas that affect the life chances of young people from ethnic minority communities. We also work with our partners by contributing to research projects. You can visit our library which contains a selection of the research we’ve led, work we’ve contributed to, or commented on.
This role is a new role developed as our policy department continues to grow. Whilst you will be working across each of our key areas, you will have a particular focus on our work in the Criminal Justice System as this role is funded by the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
The role
Policy and Research Officer
Download the Job Pack for the job description
Salary
£30,000 – 35,000 per annum
Contract
Three-year contract subject to three-month review
35 hours per week.
This role is funded by the Barrow Cadbury Trust and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
For more information, or an informal chat about the role contact Meka Beresford