NPC (New Philanthropy Capital)
Researcher

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Job Description
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.
Company Description
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.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Role Description
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.
Attributes
- 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 evidence in many different ways: study, community leadership, entrepreneurship, combining study with work or caregiving.


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