It all comes down to having the skills
to find things out and the ability to
share information in an engaging way.
Communication skills are crucial in social research.
to ask questions, present evidence and explain conclusions; excellent communication requires active listening,
a thorough understanding of the subject matter and close attention to detail.
HIRING - Research Officer vacancy, closing 27th September | As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are delighted to be recruiting a Research Officer to join our collaborative, friendly team. Initially this will be offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis. Details about the role, and how to apply, are available on our Linked In page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lines-between/
PARTNERSHIPS | TLB is helping @Napier University deliver its MSc Applied Social Research course. @Lorraine Simpson is on the programme advisory board, and our team presents guest lectures on careers in the commercial social research sector and offers a summer intern placement for students on the course. You can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDBBH_gr
EVIDENCE REVIEW | So rewarding to see our evidence review for Parenting across Scotland in the Herald. Much of our work focuses on families who experience inequality and poverty, and our team was excited by this commission. We knew the findings would support Parenting Across Scotland and its network to make decisions about where to focus their policy activity and future research planning - it's great to see the work has had an even wider reach than we'd anticipated. The Herald.
REPORT | Alastair Graham and our team of consultation analysts reported on over 5,000 responses to the National Discussion on Education for @ScotGov. You can read the full report here.
REPORT | TLB analysed responses to the @ScotGov consultation which gathered views about several possible electoral reforms in Scotland. Read the full report here: https://gov.scot/publications/electoral-reform-consultation-analysis-2/…