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By joining us at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), you will be helping to conduct social research that inspires social change and has the power to make life better. As Britain’s leading independent social research organisation, we are looking for people who are passionate about contributing to the important work we do.
We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that treating people with dignity and respect is essential. An inclusive and diverse working environment is essential to the work we do, and our workforce should reflect the communities we research. We encourage and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
If you share our enthusiasm for applied social research and you want to make a difference to people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.
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