Senior Research and Evidence Manager

Job title:                  Senior Research and Evidence Manager

Based at:                  5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

                                  (Hybrid working)

Salary:                       £50,152 per year

Contract:                  35 hours per week, Fixed Term contract for 18 months

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Research and Evidence Manager in our Evidence and Insights team to deliver business critical and bespoke research, monitoring and data services for our partners to demonstrate the impact of Fairtrade’s work. You will have an important role in the team in an exciting year of work on one of Fairtrade’s key commodities to deliver new research, evidence and insights across a number of supply chain topics.

We are looking for someone with a passion for research and evaluation to support strategic workstreams with an evidence-based and learning approach. You will provide a critical analytical role to advise teams to co-design work based on outcomes and impact, and facilitate active learning exchange across workstreams. You will have experience of designing research and data collection that supports pilot projects and new solutions, and strong technical knowledge in research and reporting methodologies.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world. Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 12pm Monday 20 January

Interviews will take place Monday 27 January

Contract: Fixed term contract for 18 months