The Behavioural Insights Team - Graduate Associate Advisor

Founded in 2010, the Behavioural Insights Team has grown from a seven-person unit at the heart of the UK government to a global social purpose company of over 200 professionals across many offices around the world.

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to join a successful and rapidly growing organisation? Do you have a passion for exploring new ways to change people's lives at a national scale through government policy? If so, we want to hear from you.

What will I be doing in the role?

As an associate advisor, you role will consist of a variety of tasks such as:

• Conducting qualitative and desk-based research (e.g., interviews, observations, literature reviews) to inform innovative new interventions to improve policy outcomes.
• Developing and suggesting practical policy solutions or intervention ideas to address social issues, informed by behavioural science.
• Managing relationships with partners and founders.
• Helping to plan and organise randomised controlled trials.
• Preparing project deliverables (e.g., interview guides, logic models, evidence summaries, final reports) with a clear understanding of the overall project objectives.

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work with a world leader in applying behavioural science to public policy challenges.
• The chance to use your work to make a difference. In the past, BIT have helped Tuberculosis patients take their medicine; reduce police susceptibility to cyberattacks; and helped organisations close their gender pay gap.
• Flexible working - BIT encourage flexible working, with flexible start and finish times, home working, and compressed hours.
• Fantastic office in Central London.
• A social and collaborative environment with a variety of interest groups including Film Club, BIT Kids for our parents, 5 a-side team, plus regular team lunches with inspirational guest speakers.
• A £30K+ salary, plus a flexible benefits program which includes gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and more.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who understand what we do, share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills such as:

• The ability to communicate well and break down complex topics into simple terms.
• Desire to manage projects and clients.
• Knowledge of behavioural science, including the ability to explain concepts such as defaults, loss aversion and social norms.
• The capacity to see both sides of an argument on topical issues.
• Qualitative research design skills.
• A solid understand of 'causality' and statistical reasoning. 
• The ability to manage and develop yourself at work, with the potential to be resilient and demonstrate high self-awareness.

How do I apply?

All applications are managed through Applied which is a non-bias hiring platform. You will need to answer a few work-based questions which will be anonymously marked by members of our team. Our selection is based on performance in these questions, rather than looking at your CV. 

If successful, you will then be invited to a structured interview to meet the team, followed by a second stage interview before you role begins in September.

Sound good? Just click 'Apply Now' if this sounds like you. But be quick - applications will close on the 19th June so make sure you get your application in ASAP!