Job Title: Senior Research Advisor (Contract) Location: Hybrid - attendance at a Newport-based office for meetings as required Contract Length: Until 31/03/2026 £30 per hour/inside IR35 Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Advisor to support two exploratory projects focused on developing future estimates of natural resource depletion within the UK. The role involves scoping available data sources, assessing methodologies, and forming recommendations that will support long-term development of natural capital accounting. This is a research-intensive position suited to someone who is confident engaging with external stakeholders, assessing data gaps, and preparing clear, evidence-based reports. Key Projects Project 4: Scoping Data Sources for Timber Depletion Estimates The aim of this project is to identify data sources and methodologies that could be used to estimate the physical stock of timber in the UK, including rates of harvesting and regeneration. Objectives: Identify existing data sources relevant to estimating timber stocks. Where data does not exist, outline viable methodologies and required input data. Determine which organisations hold relevant information and should be engaged. Produce a report proposing at least one viable strategy for moving forward. Indicative Timeline: Approx. 2-3 months to meet all objectives. Work can be broken into milestones if partial delivery is required (eg, initial provider scouting or methodology scoping). ..... full job details .....