Founded in 2004, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) is one of the UK’s most influential think tanks. We’re here to challenge conventional thinking and put social justice at the heart of politics. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by tackling its root causes, not just managing the symptoms.

Our work has helped shape some of the most significant welfare and justice reforms in a generation. We focus on five interconnected pathways to poverty:

 

We don’t do this from behind desks. We’re powered by the lived experience and insights of frontline charities - especially through the CSJ Foundation and our national Alliance of poverty-fighting organisations. These grassroots groups are the unsung heroes tackling Britain’s toughest social issues, and we want to amplify their voice in politics, media, and philanthropy.

This is a critical moment for the CSJ. We’re scaling up our research, events, digital platforms, philanthropy and external engagement - and this role is central to that growth.

The Centre for Social Justice is seeking a Senior Researcher to work in our busy Westminster office. This role is crucial to our efforts to tackle poverty and social breakdown across the UK. The successful candidate will focus on the CSJ’s research and policy on school exclusions and school absence, as part of its ongoing IntegratED programme, and ensure the delivery of high-quality policy and campaigns. The overarching aim of the programme is to see that everyone, whatever their age, background or circumstances, has access to a high-quality education enabling them to reach their full potential.