Senior Research Officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newport/ Hybrid |
| Area | Wales, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Data |
| Salary | £30 Per Hour |
| Start Date | November 27th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7234-PSR1JP00097234 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Research Officer to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be based in Newport/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The research provider would need to manage stakeholder relationships, as they would likely need to reach out to data providers, find out the limits of their publications and what scope there would be to commission new work from them.
- Collect data from various depts & agencies in UK government/charities to do with physical state of nature, transfer these into a measure & attach the value.
- Come to measurement of natural resources. Will need to produce these measures in a way which is consistent in the way GDP is calculated.
- Start doing some literature review & scoping on what available data they have.
- Identify different sources of data.
- Literature review.
- Scoping academic & grey literature – whats been done in the past, or applicable methods in other work to learn from.
- Reaching out to Government agencies & charities who provide the data, discussing data, gather the info etc.
- Produce the documentation quickly.
- Quantitative background.
- Ideally some kind of Environment background – economics etc.
- Focus on timber – forestry experience, woodland conservation, timber.
- UN guidance knowledge would be beneficial.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Collect data from various depts & agencies in UK government/charities to do with physical state of nature, transfer these into a measure & attach the value.
