Working for: LGIU International Ltd

Working to: Head of Research

Salary: £38,000 p.a. Senior Researcher / £32,000 p.a Researcher

Location: UK or Republic of Ireland

The Local Democracy Research Centre (LDRC) is where LGIU gathers the evidence and develops the ideas for change and innovation. The LDRC has a broad, international programme that brings together experts from local government and academia to do practical research on some of the key challenges for local democracy around the world and develop new ideas and approaches for governance, municipalism and citizen participation.

We are currently seeking applications for the roles of Senior Researcher and Researcher.

This is an exciting chance to join a small team where you have the opportunity to work across a varied set of projects and initiatives and play a significant and crucial role in supporting the local government sector.  The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of public policy and the challenges faced today in local government, as well as a commitment to applying their skills and experience to those challenges.

If you are interested in these roles, then please download the job descriptions below and carefully review the requirements, including the ‘Expertise and Experience” section, before submitting an application to ONE role only. Instructions for how to apply are included in the job descriptions.

The deadline for applications is 11.59 pm 8th December 2024. 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 11th December.

Interviews will be virtual and take place on 18th or 19th December.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Andrew Walker, Head of Research by emailing andrew.walker@lgiu.org.

• Job description – Senior Researcher
• Job description – Researcher