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Passionate, detail-orientated, mixed-methods Social Researcher with an extensive third-sector background

Profile Summary

Passionate, detail-orientated Social Researcher with a Masters’ in Social Science Research Methods (Distinction). Extensive third-sector background, with 8 years in the charity sector across client support and research. Skilled in mixed-methods research, conducting survey design, qualitative fieldwork, and data analysis, with a proven ability to distil complex data into clear insights. Experience leading evaluations of multi-partner programmes and developing evidence-based recommendations on service impact, household outcomes, and social inequalities. Confident collaborating with policymakers, practitioners, and communities, with a strong commitment to inclusive research and amplifying lived experience to drive meaningful social change.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Social Statistics
• ☆ LGBTQ & Sexuality Studies
• ☆ Feminism
• ☆ Social Theory
• ☆ Human Relationships
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ Excel

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Insights

Work Experience

National Energy Action

- Present

Research and Policy Officer

National Energy Action

November 2023 - May 2026

Macmillan Cancer Support Coordinator

Self Help UK

April 2022 - November 2023

Voluntary and Community Services Advisor

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service

August 2021 - April 2022

Senior Coordinator - Wellbeing at Home Service

Age UK Notts

December 2018 - August 2021

Healthcare Researcher

Wilmington Healthcare

September 2016 - December 2018

Education

Social Science Research Methods (Sociology): Distinction

University of Nottingham

September 2017 - May 2018

Sociology: 2:1

University of Manchester

September 2013 - June 2016

Certifications

• Doing social research with children and young people

  Social Research Association

  October 2025 - Present

• Energy Awareness Level 3

  National Energy Action

  February 2024 - Present

• Introduction to Domestic Energy Efficiency

  National Energy Action

  December 2023 - Present

• Fuel Poverty and Health

  National Energy Action

  December 2023 - Present