Job Description

Strategy and Research Team Researcher/Analyst - x2 positions

Based

: Home based, with a requirement to attend the head office - Memorial House in Coalville as and when required

Hours:

35 hours per week working Monday to Friday

Salary:

44,989-49,988 gross per annum (Corp Services RFJ 8)

The role

As a Researcher at emh you will take a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and working with teams across the business to develop a Business Plan and supporting strategies.

The Person

You will also be responsible for monitoring the operating context, keeping up to date on key policy, legislative and regulatory developments and supporting teams across the business by producing comprehensive briefings.


The role will require strong research and data analytical skills as you'll be responsible for a programme of research projects to inform internal decision-making, strategy development and external influencing. You will support teams build capacity and understanding around internal and performance data.

About us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.


Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

Our values

Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

Company Benefits

Our package for this role includes:

39 days' annual leave (including statutory days), increasing to 44 days with length of service (pro-rata for part time) Contributory Social Housing Pension Scheme (your contributions are matched by emh up to 8%) Health Cash Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (Provided by BHSF) A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation) Company Sick Pay (increasing with length of service to six month's full pay, six month's half pay) Opportunities to work flexibly and from home, where the business need allows

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent through experience is essential criteria for this role Qualification in relevant area or working towards it or demonstrable appropriate experience, e.g. project management &/or research qualification

For further information about the role, please see attached and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 pages of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your cover letter and CV will need to be on the same document).

Closing date:

1st September 2025 at 23.59

Applicants will be notified of the shortlisting:

11th September 2025

Interviews:

18th September 2025

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.

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emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care & support services in the East Midlands.


We have more than 20,000 properties in more than 40 local authority areas across the region, and we provide care and support to hundreds more customers.

Our group includes:

emh Homes:

providing affordable homes for rent and ownership across the region

emh Care & Support:

providing care and support services to a wide range of customers, from people with disabilities to victims of domestic abuse

Midlands Rural Housing:

a specialist rural housing services and expertise *

emh Sharpes:

Landscaping & Gardening