Research Assistant

Fixed Term Contract to 27th September 2013

London Based -3 days per week

Circa £23,000 pro rata inclusive

Interested in public policy? Do you enjoy researching and writing reports on topical issues in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change, demographic change, housing, politics, and government? This may be your next career move…

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is the professional institute for the UK’s planners and is the largest in Europe with over 23,000 members. It also campaigns for the use of the art and science of town planning for the public benefit and on housing, economic and environmental issues. The RTPI is a membership organisation and a Chartered Institute responsible for maintaining professional standards, accrediting world class planning courses nationally and internationally and advancing the art and science of planning for the benefit of the public.

The RTPI celebrates its Centenary year in 2014, and in the run up to what will prove to be an exciting historic year, we have developed plans for five substantial policy papers to be produced over the next 18 months. This role will provide support for the research and drafting of these papers, as well as other research activities.

You will have some experience of working in public policy and be degree educated ideally in Planning or in a related discipline.  The ability to write well and convincingly for a range of audiences including communicating with non specialist audiences is key, as is the ability to analyse and précis research reports. You will also be able to forge effective working partnerships and influence people in other organisations.

If you wish to discuss the role please contact richard.blyth@rtpi.org.uk.  

For further information please see the job description

To apply for this position please email a CV and covering letter to recruit@rtpi.org.uk   

Closing date: 10:00 am on Monday 25th March 2013

Interview date: Thursday 28th March 2013

The RTPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered Charity. No. 262865 and Scottish Registered Charity. No. SCO37841.