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Join the pioneering 'Nudge Unit' to shape a better future with behavioral science at BIT
Overview
Salary £51200 - £56400
Location Remote
Nomad Friendly? In-person
Expires Expires at anytime
The Behavioral Insights Team (BIT) is at the forefront of applying behavioral science to improve lives globally. As the original 'Nudge Unit', established by the UK Government in 2010, BIT has evolved into a dynamic social purpose consulting firm with a diverse team of over 250 across international offices. We collaborate with governments, non-profits, and the private sector in areas such as health, education, and sustainability, driving impactful change.
- Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Data collection and desk research
- Providing organizational support
- Potential for travel associated with research
- High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
- Persistence, reliability, and clear communication
- Efficient time and task management
- Team collaboration and commitment to co-worker success
- Openness to diverse perspectives for innovative solutions
- Humility and evidence-based knowledge building
- Professional fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus
To apply, BIT uses the Applied platform to ensure a bias-free recruitment process. You'll respond to questions scored against a rubric, with top-scoring candidates proceeding to structured interviews and work-based tasks. At this stage, your resume is reviewed, and feedback is provided throughout the process.
The Behavioral Insights Team (BIT) is a global leader in using behavioral science research to design services, policies, and interventions that improve people’s lives. Established by the UK Government in 2010, BIT is the original “Nudge Unit.” Today, we are a social purpose consulting firm with over 250 employees and offices around the world. Our expert team partners with all levels of government, nonprofits, and the private sector to reach their goals across a wide range of areas—from health and education to sustainability.
As a Research Analyst, your daily tasks support a large portfolio of work and can include a combination of: Quantitative data analysis, Qualitative data analysis, Data collection, Desk research, Organizational support, and Travel. Research Analysts receive close supervision and guidance on these tasks to start. As Research Analysts grow, they will be expected to take more ownership over their work. Technical skills training can be provided, but candidates should have an interest in data and research practices, as it is a large part of the role.
We’re looking for curious and collaborative people who understand what we do and share our values. As a successful candidate, you should be able to: Demonstrate a high attention to detail and analytical problem solving, Be persistent and reliable, Communicate clearly, Manage your time and tasks efficiently, Collaborate with coworkers and support their success and wellbeing, Seek out a diverse range of perspectives to understand problems and develop new solutions, Be humble and treat all partners as equals while building your knowledge on solid evidence. Show professional fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French (this would be a plus but is not required.)
We offer: comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, $104 cell phone stipend per month, 15 vacation days with the option to purchase an additional 10 days at the beginning of each year, office-wide holiday week off in December, 7 sick days, 9 public holidays per year, 5% 401(k) match with no waiting period, life insurance, flexible work arrangements, discretionary annual bonus (dependent on company performance) and 12 weeks paid parental leave.
To apply, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in our recruitment. Rather than us looking at your resume, you will answer a few questions that will be anonymously scored against a rubric. Candidates with top scores will be invited to a structured interview. In addition to answering questions, candidates will be asked to complete a work-based task so that they can demonstrate their skills. It’s at this stage that we first see your resume. We always give applicants feedback, no matter what stage your application reaches.
