About the job
Verian is a world leading, independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.
Combining expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, our work with clients creates policy interventions, designs better public services, and unlocks behaviour change. We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences. We bring global best practice and local expertise.
Visit https://www.veriangroup.com for more information.
Verian is looking for a candidate to join our Behavioural Design & Evaluation team for an internship.
The successful candidate will need to be excited about working on high-profile and complex behaviour change and evaluation projects, and be able to handle multiple demands and work to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Working on projects of varying scales and speeds – designing and conducting mixed methods research, including literature reviews, customer experience and service audits, observations, journey mapping, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys
- Developing, testing and iterating prototypes (eg products, services, experiences, processes, communications, spaces)
- Designing and implementing randomised controlled trials of rigorous quality and high standards
- Make sense of evidence from individual level data (both quantitative and qualitative), which may include conducting outcomes/process evaluation, to inform the development of public policy and/or programmes
- Assisting in the preparation of clear, concise and impactful reports and presentations and workshops, including to / with senior decision makers
- Supporting in delivering bespoke capability-building sessions for our clients
- Assisting in the development of strong and differentiated proposals
- Strengthening Verian’s reputation as behavioural design and evaluation experts by contributing to events, publishing thought pieces and maintaining a social media presence
Key Requirements:
- A scientific and strategic thinker, who is comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis (incl. significance testing, visualisation of quantitative survey data), but also able to think laterally and creatively. Ideally, have experience conducting user research (qualitative and quantitative) and/or prototyping & testing; or have an interest to develop your skills in this area
- Curious about human behaviour and experiences
- Have a genuine interest in issues facing the public sector and desire to make a positive social impact
- Ambitious and interested in innovation and creative thinking – excited by learning curves and being challenged
- Are able and happy to respond quickly and work at pace when required
- Care about quality and ‘getting it right’ – taking pride in doing great work
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills – and be interested in honing them further
- A real team player – interested in working with and learning from others to do great things, keen to have a laugh and enjoy your colleagues, and relish the opportunity to contribute to a growing, inter-disciplinary team
- Ideally able to start work in March 2024 - part-time or full-time, and commit at least 2 to 3 days per week
