ORX News Research Analyst

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Research - Research and analyse the stories produced by the daily searches
• Writing – Produce high-quality one-page summaries, and where requested, long-form analysis of the events for publication including classification by characteristics such as type of loss, e.g. fraud or a fine
• Quality Assurance - Check content produced by other team members, including fact checking, editing and proofreading
• Data Analysis - Produce analysis and visualisations of trends in the ORX News data, requiring some knowledge of statistics and programming
   

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: 

If you’re a good match for this exciting opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV and cover letter to careers@orx.org by close of business on Monday 27 February 2025.

• Salary expectations: Kindly state your expected salary range for the role
• Right to Work in the UK: Confirm your legal right to work in the UK
• Availability: Indicate your availability to start the role
• Experience and Skills: Reflecting on your CV and past experiences, could you share what specifically attracted you to this position and motivated you to apply?

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 successfully screened candidates
• 2nd stage of interview process will be a formal interview with hiring managers in person in our central office in Bath, and there will be a task to complete
• Final stage of interview process will be an informal virtual meeting with the Head of ORX Services and other News Assistant Manager

How can I be supported? Some examples of adjustments that can be made for candidates include, but are not limited to:

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. Some reasons why candidates may need support include but are not limited to; Physical disability, dyslexia, dyspraxia, hearing/visual impairment, stammer, stutter, anxiety, depression, menopause, and long-term health conditions.

• 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. During the first month of the probation, employees should be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week, thereafter days in the office are a minimum of 10 per quarter.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays 
Workplace nursery scheme
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.