About the Role
This is an entry-level role in the UK’s leading international consultancy and research organisation in the field of social development. As a Technical Analyst (TA), you will primarily support our work on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with the potential to work in other thematic areas such as climate justice and wider research (see below for more information on our different thematic areas).
We are seeking candidates who are self-starting, flexible and keen to acquire diverse experience in the field of social development – and who will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, specialist social development consultancy organisation serving the wider international development sector.
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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in our organisation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter. The deadline for applying is Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive strong candidates
As this is a UK-based role, please confirm your eligibility to reside and work in the UK as part of your cover letter.
Our Selection Process
Social Development Direct’s organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from underrepresented groups to apply.
The selection process for this recruitment will include a pre-screening call with a member of our HR team, an assessment and two competency-based interviews. Interviews are expected to be held before the end of November 2025, with further details to be confirmed during the HR recruitment call.
For those who are invited to interview, we may process information about whether or not applicants have a disability or impairment so we can make adjustments during the recruitment process and implement the Disability Confident scheme. Our HR team will ask you to confirm that you have read our privacy notice and consent to providing this information before doing so. Our full privacy notice can be read on our careers page here:Privacy Notice for applicants | Social Development Direct (sddirect.org.uk).
Should you have any enquiries or need assistance or accommodations to ensure accessibility throughout the application process, please contact the HR team at careers@sddirect.org.uk.