Research Assistants

Hybrid

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Description

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.

Corporate Performance: A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. Through our Corporate Performance work and Forest 500 project, we assess the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. Our newly launched Deforestation Action Tracker monitors financial institutions with significant climate commitments to track their action on deforestation and associated human rights abuses.

We also support financial institutions and investors by providing a suite of guidance including our Deforestation-free finance Roadmap, Pensions Guidance and our Deforestation-free investment mandate. And we support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through our Forest IQ project.

The role: overview

The Research workstream are looking for passionate, self-motivated Research Assistants to join its Original Data subworkstream for 9 months to support its core work to deliver assessments of companies and financial institutions.

This is a junior role that offers an exciting opportunity to learn and progress professionally within a dynamic and ambitious organisation; candidates should not have more than two years of relevant work experience. Some relevant experience is preferred.

Fluency in Portuguese is required for 2 positions.

For these roles, a minimum office attendance will be required:

First week in person for training as a team
Minimum 2x per week during first month
Regular attendance as required. A commutable distance to Oxford in 1 day is recommended.

The successful candidates are expected to start on Monday 7 April 2025.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
A strong drive to contribute to our mission, and a passion for sustainability.
Enjoy working collaboratively.
Willingness to develop professionally and expand skill sets.

Essential behavioural competencies:

Positive and proactive approach to tasks
Ability to adapt and prioritise work effectively
Fast learner, adept at applying new knowledge

Desirable

Fluency in Portuguese required for 2 positions.
Experience of using a methodology to analyse qualitative data.
Experience using data analysis software e.g. R, Python.
Knowledge of deforestation, supply chains, or ESG.
Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences – both in writing and in person.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes.

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.

We aim to maintain an anonymous shortlisting process, please do NOT include your name in the cover letter you submit with your application.

Benefits

Salary

£24,500 full time equivalent

This role sits within Band F on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract

Full time, Fixed Term. 9 Months.

Base

Our office is in Oxford, we offer hybrid working, with regular weekly office attendance required for these roles (details in role overview).

Holidays

36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year (pro rata).

Pension

Employer pension contribution of 6%.

Healthcare cashback plan

Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.

Employee Assistance Programme

Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other

Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.