Job Title:GUW Research Officer Part Time 2 Year Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:GUW Research Officer – part time 2 year contract

Report to:Chief Executive

Liaison with:GUW and GDW staff

Hours:17.5 hours weekly

Key Responsibilities

To undertake research and information analysis in support of policy development.
To work alongside the GUW Development Team to develop suitable research methodologies and specifications
To lead the development of a staff up-skilling and training programme to integrate research and intelligence work into organisational activity.
To monitor, analyse and report on demographic and social patterns and trends

Key Duties

To work in partnership with people both inside and outside the GUW to ensure the forward planning of research requirements, the specification of research briefs, the terms of reference and the successful outcome of research projects.
To design and undertake research and evaluation projects;
To collaborate with operational staff and external partners on research and evaluation projects.
To analyse and interpret research data;
To ensure quality control of research projects and meet agreed timescales;
To apply research and evaluation evidence to support Welsh golf’s strategic planning and policy development;
Leading the development of a staff up-skilling and training programme to integrate research and intelligence work into organisational activity
Keep up to date with developments in policy and social issues which effect Welsh golf.

Other

To comply with all legislative requirements and company policies including but not limited to Health & Safety, Equity and confidentiality.
To ensure that all activities undertaken are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with the Union’s policies and procedures
The role will be primarily based in the GUW Headquarters in Newport however travel within Wales may be extensive with potential overnight stays.
The successful candidate will need a clean driving license.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent in appropriate discipline and ideally with recent and relevant continuing self-development
Experience in leading/managing research and evaluation projects
Experience of preparing, reporting and presenting findings
Experience of developing monitoring systems and different research methodologies
Budget management and planning

Skills

Strong IT skills and ability to use software programmes for data analysis and presentation
Analytical ability and problem solving skills
Effective project and time management
Survey design and analysis
Communication skills including report writing and confidence in delivering clear, concise presentations and communicating complex issues to a wide range of audiences
Experience in training and up-skilling staff in relevant areas.
Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for actions
Ability to work accurately always and under pressure at times
Full driving license

May 2013