ORX 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

If you’re a good match for this exciting opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV and cover letter by 5pm GMT on Wednesday 26 March 2025. Use the apply now button at the bottom of this page.

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Applications not received in this way will not be considered. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to this request, please do not hesitate to let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. See the section on the recruitment process for more information.

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

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?

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.

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

• 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:

• Hybrid working to support a healthy work/life balance
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 8% company contribution to pension
• Employee recognition scheme
• Support for training and development
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Perks at work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Holiday trading
• Sabbaticals and long service awards
• Summer and Xmas social events
• Cycle to work
• Workplace nursery
• Inclusive and supportive working environment