NPC (New Philanthropy Capital)
Researcher
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Do you have a passion for the impact economy?
Do you want to help organisations increase their social and environmental impact? Do you know your way around research and evidence? Join our consultancy team to support a wide range of clients (charities, foundations, philanthropists, impact investors, social enterprises, corporates, and the public sector) who wish to be impactful and contribute to the greater good.
Our organisation:
NPC is the think tank and consultancy for the impact sector. We work to increase the positive impact of the sector, to improve people’s lives, make communities stronger and the planet healthier. We help organisations improve what they do, we influence policy and sector behaviour, and we support innovation to strengthen and grow the impact economy.
This role:
Researchers support the team with project delivery, new business generation, and organisational learning. The work will contribute to high-quality research and client advice. You will work on multiple projects with ranging topics and a high exposure to senior client staff, providing a steep learning curve and many development opportunities.
The attributes we are looking for include:
- A keen interest in the impact economy
- Past exposure to research and data analysis (job or study)
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, aspiring to have a true positive impact on the world
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- A team player, who can also work independently when needed
- Flexible, willing and enthusiastic to work on a range of different projects and tasks
- A track-record of excellence – this can be evidenced in many different ways: study, community leadership, entrepreneurship, combining study with work or caregiving.
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You may not have everything listed in the job description, but if you’re excited about this role and believe you could make a difference, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting and developing you through informal and formal learning and training.
As an equal opportunity employer, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as being from racially minoritised and/or working class backgrounds, groups currently underrepresented in our team. We are also a level 2 Disability Confident employer. Find out more about our approach to DEI in our Recruitment FAQs.
Hybrid working, hours and benefits
- Contract: Full time, permanent
- The role is available immediately, with the start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
- We are based in London and have regular in-person meetings. There is a requirement for at least two days in the office (one of the days being a Wednesday, the other a Tuesday or Thursday), and we encourage especially those early in their career to be present as much as possible. We also offer a range of competitive benefits.
- Salary: We offer a London Living Wage. The pay band for Researcher runs from £29,000 – £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience. In exceptional cases, we may consider appointing at a higher band (of ‘Consultant L1’) if a candidate’s experience and expertise clearly exceed the requirements of this role and align with the next level.
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How to apply
Those interested in applying are invited to join a briefing call at 1pm on Monday 17 August 2026 to get a better sense of the role and working at NPC. All potential applicants will remain anonymous during this call. Anyone who would like to attend this call should email recruitment@thinkNPC.org – you are welcome to submit questions in advance.
You can apply by submitting:
- a brief cover letter (as separate attachment) that highlights your motivation and suitability for this role (maximum 500 words)
- your CV (maximum 2 pages)
- a completed equal opportunities form
to recruitment@thinkNPC.org before the deadline of 9am on 1st September 2026, quoting Reference DE:01 in the subject line. All applications are anonymised before screening.
Upon receipt of your application, you will be sent a short test to complete. Following this, we will screen applications and intend to run a round of online interviews, with the possibility of a second interview round (preferably in-person). We will get back to all candidates regardless of the outcome.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from those without the right to work in the UK, as we currently do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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