News Researcher

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Research and analyse the stories produced by the daily searches
• Produce one-page summaries of the events for publication including classification by characteristics such as type of loss, e.g. fraud or a fine  
• Ensure a high level of quality in writing, proofreading and quality assuring, following guidelines and procedures 
• Check content produced by other team members, including fact checking, editing and proofreading 
• Produce Excel reports analysing trends in the ORX News data 
• Produce in-depth reports (Deep Dives) on specific topics such as particularly large or unusual losses 
• Ensure the publication of summaries is efficient and timely
• Assist with other projects as required 
  
   

The main competencies required for this role are: 

• Planning and organising
• Effective communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Teamwork and ability to give and receive feedback  

How to apply: 

To apply, please email careers@orx.org with a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role, salary expectations for the role and a copy of your CV.

We’re not inviting third-party recruiters to work with us on this opportunity.

Find out more about the recruitment process: 

• 1st stage of interview process will be a writing exercise for successful screened candidates
• 2nd Stage of interview process will be a formal interview with hiring managers in person in our central office in Bath, if applicable they may test linguistic skills at this stage
• Final stage of interview process will be an informal virtual meeting with Head of ORX Services and other News Assistant Manager – QA

How can I be supported?

You can share any adjustments you need at any stage of the application process by emailing people@orx.org . If you have a disability, if you are neurodivergent, or if you have a health condition that may affect you during the application process, we encourage you to discuss adjustments with our people team.

• Additional time to complete online assessments or interviews
• Providing information about assessments during a briefing call
• Adjusted font size or contrast settings on online assessments, exercises, tasks, and presentations.
• Completing assessments via video call rather than online

Workplace adjustments

The support we offer throughout the recruitment process doesn’t end after the application. We know that employees have varying needs in the application process and at work, which is why we want to help employees at ORX get the support they need to thrive.

ORX is committed to providing employees with the tools and support they need, we can consider adjusting, removing, or reducing any barriers you might face if you have a disability, health concern, or mental health condition.

Workplace adjustments (or accommodations) help us do this and can be considered for all our employees.

Some of the adjustments we’ve provided for our employees include but are not limited to:

• Ordering specialist equipment (like assistive technology and ergonomic furniture)
• Adjustments to objectives or targets
• Changing working arrangements, using flexible working or regular breaks

Hybrid working:

We offer a hybrid working (mix of remote and office working) built around your role and your home life commitments wherever possible. Days in the office are 10 per quarter. 

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
25 days holiday a year, increasing by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 28 days
8% company contribution to pension
Employee recognition scheme
Support for training and development
Life assurance
Cycle to Work
Health cash plan
Perks at work scheme
Gym discounts
Employee assistance programme
Holiday trading
Sabbaticals and long service awards
Summer and Xmas social events
Inclusive and supportive working environment

We have a great culture and we’re proud of our people and the high engagement demonstrated year after year in our employee survey. We recognise and reward hard work, whilst respecting work-life balance. Our hybrid working sees our team getting together when necessary. Days in the office are 10 per quarter, which enables our teams to establish a working pattern that suits us, and you. We recognise that family time, being there for the school run and enjoying life at home is as important as collaborating with others, socialising as a team and maximising the informal learning and innovation that happens when we’re together in the same place.