Researcher / writer - Money (FTC/Secondment 12 months)

Closing date: We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received, though it will be open at minimun until 22 January 2025.

Salary: £27,000-£34,000 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid in the office (2 days per week in office – Tuesday and Thursdays). 

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (Team office days are Tuesdays and Thursdays), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme.

Do you have a desire to develop your research and writing skills, and a wish to make a difference in consumers' lives?

We are looking for a Researcher/Writer to join our investigative research team specialising in the area of money.

Key responsibilities

• As a Researcher/Writer you will investigate the money issues that really matter to consumers from the increase in the number of financial scams and rapidly rising car insurance premiums, to outlining the things that people need to consider when putting their money into pensions and investments. 
• You'll be expected to deliver investigative research and content with an increasing focus on website as well as magazine content, and support for our hard-hitting campaigns. You'll have a real curiosity and enthusiasm for financial services topics and will use it to bring content ideas that really suit our readers and also attract new audiences
• We'll want you to use a range of investigative methods to research, and uncover key issues facing consumers as they make decisions about their money. You'll use your ability for turning your findings into clear and engaging copy across both print and online. 
• The quality of your investigative research and analysis will play a vital role in upholding our well-deserved reputation for fairness, thoroughness and reliability. This is primarily a desk-based role, but you will be required to use your networking skills to build external relationships with key contacts, and your varied approaches to investigative research may take you out-and-about to experience issues through the eyes of the consumer.

Knowledge, skills and experience

This role will suit an enthusiastic Researcher/Writer with a desire to help people negotiate the trickiest financial decisions through great advice. We'd like you to have:

• Good print and online writing skills, including writing to brief, an understanding of SEO and experience of using CMS software
• Solid analytical and research skills, from carrying out a range of in-depth research to the ability to analyse research results
• Good numeracy and to be comfortable handling data in spreadsheets
• Strong project and time management skills; adept at juggling multiple projects to tight deadlines and always meeting deadlines
• Creativity and the ability to pitch new ideas that work well for our audiences, demonstrating a good understanding of consumer issues (ideally in money).

At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd

We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.  

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk.  Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.

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