Principal Researcher - Homelessness and Migration
Grade: £49,282 - £59,113 progression framework
Contract: Permanent
Our expectation is that we will recruit at Grade 9 (£49,283 to £53,460) with the opportunity for the successful applicant to progress to Grade 10 (£54,495 to £59,113) through the progression framework process (see role profile) as the role holder develops in the role and can demonstrate their higher level of skills and experience. However, in exceptional circumstances where the applicant can demonstrate extensive experience from previous roles, we may consider recruitment at the entry point of Grade 10 (£54,495).
Your role:
GMCA is looking for an experienced research professional to deliver the organisation's homelessness and migration research programme.
The principal functional responsibilities of the role will be to:
About you:
If you are passionate about using data, intelligence and research in an applied way to transform the lives of local people in Greater Manchester then look no further!
You will have extensive experience of research within parts of the homelessness & migration agenda and/or associated fields, along with knowledge and understanding of local and national policy in these areas.
You will have knowledge and experience of research design and research processes, including methodologies, analysis and evaluation (including qualitative and/or quantitative approaches).
You will bring extensive project and programme management skills.
You will have experience of staff management and development.
You will have experience in maintaining and strengthening relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, drawing on your excellent communicating and influencing skills.
You will also have a passion for building analytical and research confidence and capability while simultaneously creating conditions for innovation and a culture of continual learning.
More broadly, this role is well suited to someone who is reflective, curious, and committed to learning. We are also keen to hear from people who thrive in fast-paced environments and work well as part of a wider team.
About us:
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the city-region's ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:
Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs
Mandatory Information:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.
Privacy Notice (Click here)
Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.
Grade: £49,282 - £59,113 progression framework
Contract: Permanent
Our expectation is that we will recruit at Grade 9 (£49,283 to £53,460) with the opportunity for the successful applicant to progress to Grade 10 (£54,495 to £59,113) through the progression framework process (see role profile) as the role holder develops in the role and can demonstrate their higher level of skills and experience. However, in exceptional circumstances where the applicant can demonstrate extensive experience from previous roles, we may consider recruitment at the entry point of Grade 10 (£54,495).
Your role:
GMCA is looking for an experienced research professional to deliver the organisation's homelessness and migration research programme.
The principal functional responsibilities of the role will be to:
- Have overall responsibility for the design and implementation of the team's research programme supporting the Greater Manchester Strategy's (GMS) priorities in this theme area:
- Achieving a sustainable reduction in the number of families and vulnerable adults in unsuitable temporary accommodation in GM
- Ensuring homelessness prevention and housing advice is fully embedded as a core offer in 'Live Well'
- Ensuring rough sleeping is a rare, brief and non-recurring experience
- Oversee all work of Lead Analyst staff within the sub-team that falls within the homelessness & migration thematic area. Some of the recent examples of work the research team include the following:
- An original 'spend analysis' research piece examining expenditure on temporary accommodation, completing in collaboration with all ten Greater Manchester local authorities - coverage here
- A qualitative evaluation of Greater Manchester's Young Persons' Homelessness Prevention Pathfinder service, intervening in the lives of young people (aged 18-35) before they become homeless.
- A quantitative evaluation of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS), commissioned to support those who are non-UK nationals with restricted eligibility to public funds, who are experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness.
- Act as a thought leader in the development of homeless and migration research and analysis. This means that you will:
- Operate in a strategy / policy / commissioning and delivery environment as a champion of evidence-based decision making - for example to support the development of a new GM homelessness prevention strategy over the coming 12 months
- Cultivate opportunities for innovative research collaborations, maintaining links with academics / think tanks / 'what works' experts and building new relationships
- Drive forward work to unlock new data streams and different ways of approaching difficult research questions - e.g. building on our work to date to establish women's and migrant rough sleeping census activity and analysis.
About you:
If you are passionate about using data, intelligence and research in an applied way to transform the lives of local people in Greater Manchester then look no further!
You will have extensive experience of research within parts of the homelessness & migration agenda and/or associated fields, along with knowledge and understanding of local and national policy in these areas.
You will have knowledge and experience of research design and research processes, including methodologies, analysis and evaluation (including qualitative and/or quantitative approaches).
You will bring extensive project and programme management skills.
You will have experience of staff management and development.
You will have experience in maintaining and strengthening relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, drawing on your excellent communicating and influencing skills.
You will also have a passion for building analytical and research confidence and capability while simultaneously creating conditions for innovation and a culture of continual learning.
More broadly, this role is well suited to someone who is reflective, curious, and committed to learning. We are also keen to hear from people who thrive in fast-paced environments and work well as part of a wider team.
About us:
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the city-region's ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:
Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs
Mandatory Information:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.
Privacy Notice (Click here)
Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.