Research and Projects Assistant

The Research and Projects Assistant will help to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.

Location: Working from home with occasional travel to London and other parts of the UK for team days and events.

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.

Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesday and ideally the remaining hours to be across Monday-Thursday. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.

Closing date: 2 June

Provisional interview dates: W/C 22 June

About the role

The Research and Projects Assistant is a new role supporting EFN’s strategic projects and research, and would suit someone looking to build their experience in these areas. The post-holder will play a key role in helping to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.

The role will involve supporting a range of projects across research, grantmaking practices, and digital tools/platforms. The exact mix of work will evolve over time, but is likely to include contributing to major research outputs (including EFN’s Where the Green Grants Went series), supporting the development of sector tools, and assisting with collaborative funding initiatives.

About you

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and information, thinking creatively, and ensuring that high-quality projects are delivered efficiently. We’re looking for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in research and a strong interest in environmental issues and/or philanthropy. This role involves supporting a range of projects, so being able to keep track of tasks and information will be important.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.

Essential

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and concise written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.
• Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.
• Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.
• A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.

Desirable

• Experience of writing reports for diverse audiences.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.
• Experience with AI, coding (e.g. Python), and building or testing digital platforms.
• Familiarity with philanthropy and grant-making processes.

We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June. If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.