About us
Founded in 2012, The Lines Between delivers objective, robust research that informs, engages and influences a wide range of public bodies, service providers, funders, stakeholders, communities and interest groups.
We provide evaluations, primary research, surveys, consultation analysis, workshops, case studies and reviews, using a range of traditional and innovative approaches. In a time of rapid change and financial constraints, organisations from the public, private and third sectors require research services that offer flexibility and value for money.
Our projects range in size and scale, from big-budget longitudinal studies to small commissions with short deadlines.
Curious, motivated and experienced, as a team, we enjoy what we do. The variety in our portfolio keeps us on our toes, as we explore new themes and learn to apply new techniques, technology and approaches.
We take pride in working with integrity and transparency. Our business model is rooted in sustainability, which means offering high-quality, affordable services and investing in staff, training, research tools and client relationships.
Due to sustained growth, we are recruiting a Consultation Analyst to join the team.
The Role
The Consultation Analyst will play an important role in our consultation analysis work, primarily for the Scottish Government. We undertake several consultation analyses each year for a range of Scottish Government Directorates, which typically involve a thorough but fast-paced analysis of a range of stakeholder views on a specific issue or policy proposal. These have covered topics such as the Just Transition, Public Engagement on Climate Change, Land Use, Covid Recovery, Agriculture and Homelessness.
Reporting to the Research Manager, the Consultation Analyst will be based in our office in Edinburgh, but will work primarily from home in the short-medium term.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analysis of responses to consultations using a well-established process
- Producing written reports to a high standard
- Contributing to the preparation of presentations of findings
- Supporting the team to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Assisting the team with other similar tasks when capacity allows
- Contributing to proposals and business development activities
Key candidate requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- A minimum of three to five years’ experience in analytical roles
- An ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the context and specifics of the topic under consultation, and the wider policy-making environment
- Excellent reasoning and critical analysis skills, honed through experience of working with a range of qualitative data.
- Experience of managing large datasets in Excel or similar
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review and edit own work
- Tenacious and logical approach to information gathering and analysis
- An ability to work quickly and efficiently to tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to contribute effectively, constructively and flexibly within a small team and on own initiative, with a proactive and flexible approach to work
- Commercial awareness
While not essential, the following requirements would be beneficial:
- Previous experience of consultation analysis
- Experience of working with the Scottish Government or similar organisation
- Knowledge of policy development and understanding of the public sector in Scotland
Consultation Analyst
- Part time
- £29,000 – £35,000 pro-rata
- Edinburgh office, but will work primarily from home in the short-medium term.
- Closing 21st February 2022
About us
Founded in 2012, The Lines Between deliver objective, robust research that informs, engages and influences a wide range of public bodies service providers, funders, stakeholders, communities and interest groups.
We provide evaluations, primary research, surveys, consultation analysis, workshops, case studies and reviews, using a range of traditional and innovative approaches. In a time of rapid change and financial constraints, organisations from the public, private and third sectors require research services that offer flexibility and value for money. Our projects range in size and scale, from big-budget longitudinal studies to small commissions with short deadlines.
Curious, motivated and experienced, as a team, we enjoy what we do. The variety in our portfolio keeps us on our toes, as we explore new themes and learn to apply new techniques, technology and approaches.
We take pride in working with integrity and transparency. Our business model is rooted in sustainability, which means offering high-quality, affordable services and investing in staff, training, research tools and client relationships.
Due to sustained growth, we are recruiting a Consultation Analyst to join the team. Initially this will be offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis.
The Role
The Consultation Analyst will play an important role in our consultation analysis work, primarily for the Scottish Government. We undertake several consultation analyses each year for a range of Scottish Government Directorates. These have covered topics such as the Just Transition, Offshore Wind, Temporary Accommodation, Land Use, and Covid Recovery.
Reporting to the Research Manager, the Consultation Analyst will be based in our office in Edinburgh, but will work primarily from home in the short-medium term.
The role will initially be 16 - 21 hours per week, FTE salary is between £29,000 and £35,000 with 33 days paid annual holiday (FTE).
Key responsibilities include:
- Analysis of responses to consultations using a well-established process
- Producing written reports to a high standard
- Contributing to the preparation of presentations of findings
- Supporting the team to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Assisting the team with other similar tasks when capacity allows
Key candidate requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- A minimum of three to five years’ experience in analytical roles
- An ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the context and specifics of the topic under consultation, and the wider policy-making environment
- Excellent reasoning and critical analysis skills, honed through experience of working with a range of qualitative data.
- Experience of managing large datasets in Excel or similar
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review and edit own work
- Tenacious and logical approach to information gathering and analysis
- An ability to work quickly and efficiently to tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to contribute effectively, constructively and flexibly within a small team and on own initiative, with a proactive and flexible approach to work
- Commercial awareness
While not essential, the following requirements would be beneficial:
- Previous experience of consultation analysis
- Experience of working with the Scottish Government or similar organisation
- Knowledge of policy development and general understanding of the public sector in Scotland