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We’re looking for a Web Developer!


We are looking for an enthusiastic Web Developer to assist us with upcoming projects for some of our high profile clients across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will have excellent development skills, a good understanding of the entire development life cycle and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people. The role will be quite varied, therefore a ‘can do’ attitude, a flexible outlook and a desire to learn is of the utmost importance.

 

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Ecorys launches EU assistance to Member States to support the implementation of apprenticeship and traineeship schemes


On 5-6 June 2013, Ecorys launched a new European Commission project assisting Member States in the design and implementation of apprenticeship and traineeship schemes with the support of the European Social Fund (ESF).

 

At a special event in Brussels, Ecorys assembled over 160 European policymakers and high level experts from across the EU to announce a new advice service for Member States and to foster information sharing between countries seeking to provide apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for young people, supported by the ESF.

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A woman’s place. Ecorys report on women’s roles in the Welsh workforce is launched at three parliaments


An Ecorys study of women’s roles in the Welsh workforce, already launched at both the House of Commons and the National Assembly for Wales, will soon reach Brussels, where MEPs are to host a third launch event. Our findings show that although considerable progress has been made, gender inequality, stereotyping and segregation are still evident in the Welsh workplace. This is the most significant piece of research commissioned in a decade by the women’s NGO Chwarae Teg (meaning ‘Fair Play’), which assists women to overcome structural and personal barriers to access work and progress in the workforce.

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Survey and quantitative Consultant/Researcher - Policy & Research Team, Ecorys UK, Keele


Ecorys UK is a premier player in the provision of research, evaluation, consultancy and technical assistance services to the public, private and third sectors, working closely with national governments and policymakers and the European Commission. We are an employee-owned company and our mission is to produce work that helps support effective policymaking and make a difference.

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We are recruiting Consultants and/or Senior Consultants - Policy & Research Team, Ecorys UK


Ecorys UK is a premier player in the provision of research, evaluation, consultancy and technical assistance services to the public, private and third sectors, working closely with national governments and policymakers and the European Commission. We are an employee-owned company and our mission is to do work that helps support effective policymaking and make a difference.

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Social impact evaluation report of the Cadbury Spots v Stripes Community Programme is launched


An Ecorys report into the social impact of the Cadbury Spots v Stripes Community programme has been launched by Groundwork and Mondelēz International.  Linked to Cadbury’s role as official treat provider for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the campaign encouraged people in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities to sign up as a spot or a stripe to play games, run by volunteers, in their communities.

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Ecorys marks Europe Week with high profile activities


Ecorys is marking Europe week with a series of high profile activities. The highlights of this year’s activities are taking place in Croatia as the country prepares to become an EU member on 1st July 2013.

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We are recruiting economists for our Policy and Research team at Ecorys UK


Ecorys UK is a premier player in the provision of research, evaluation, consultancy and technical assistance services to the public, private and third sectors, working closely with national governments and policymakers and the European Commission. We are an employee-owned company and our mission is to do work that helps support effective policymaking and make a difference.

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An Introduction to Programme Management and Communications Services at Ecorys


For decades, Ecorys has delivered successfully a range of programme management and communications services to its public policy clients - both at national and European level.


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Ecorys to lead consortium evaluating flagship troubled families programme


On 14th March 2013, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced the appointment of Ecorys UK as the lead organisation providing a national evaluation of the Troubled Families Programme.

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Vacancies


Ecorys UK is a premier provider of consulting, research and technical services to the public and private sector both in the UK, Europe and internationally. With UK offices in Leeds, London, Keele and Birmingham we aim to attract professional, talented people who are committed to developing their skills and knowledge. This is a great time to join us and have the opportunity to work on a diverse and varied range of contracts.

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Ecorys research findings to inform major programme for disadvantaged pupils


The Department for Education (DfE) has published two reports by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and Ecorys today, to coincide with the launch of the 2013 Summer Schools Programme by Schools Minister David Laws.

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European Commission selects Ecorys-led Consortium to communicate education and culture initiatives


The European Commission has selected the Ecorys-led consortium as framework contractor for the provision of integrated communications services in the fields of education, research, training, youth, multilingualism, culture, sport and audiovisual actions.


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Inspiring a generation through sport: Groundbreaking new crime research report


Ecorys has just published the Executive Summary of a groundbreaking new research report for the sports sector, Sport Scores. The research successfully piloted a methodology for assessing the impact of community sports projects on youth crime reduction (but also education, employment and health), and calculates sport’s return on investment.


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Meta-Evaluation of the Impacts and Legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Interim Report Published


The latest output from the Meta-Evaluation of the Impacts and Legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has been published by DCMS.


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We're recruiting


Following our recent success in being appointed to the DG EAC Communications Framework Contract we are recruiting for two Senior Communication Consultants. Our Policy and Research team are also seeking applications from individuals with high quality research skills.


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FDI specialist Oxford Intelligence joins Ecorys [PRESS RELEASE]


UK-based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) consultancy Oxford Intelligence Ltd and Ecorys, a leading international research-based consultancy with headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, have joined forces to create a new enlarged Oxford Intelligence business, incorporating Ecorys’ FDI business interests.


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ECORYS to evaluate Wales’ Families First programme

Ecorys and Ipsos MORI have been commissioned by the Welsh Government to undertake a three-year evaluation of the Families First programme.

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Ecorys to survey visitors to the Olympic Park every day during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Excel and Wimbledon, to gather data on visitor expenditure

Ecorys will be surveying visitors to the Olympic Park every day during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the Opening and Closing ceremonies, to gather data on visitor expenditure. We will also survey visitors to the Excel centre and Wimbledon. Data from the survey will be used in our work on The Meta Evaluation of the Legacy and Impact of the the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).

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Study looks at how the EU might provide support to school education staff working in another European country

Ecorys have recently launched a survey on behalf of the European Commission. This research is part of a study looking at how the EU might provide more support to school education staff to spend longer periods working in another European country term.

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Changing the culture around parenting support – Department for Education Parenting Classes Trial

Ecorys, Parenting UK and Orion are pleased to be supporting the Department for Education’s parenting classes trial, taking place in Middlesbrough, Camden and High Peak in Derbyshire from April 2012. The trial aims to encourage all parents and carers to access parenting classes and advice We believe this will help parents at one of the most demanding stages of their lives and will help to make accessing parenting support as normal as attending antenatal classes.

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Ecorys completes acquisition of Harewell Group

Ecorys UK Limited has completed the acquisition of the Harewelle Group, which includes Harewelle International Limited, PMTC Zambia, PMTC Lesotho and the majority shareholding of PMTC Bangladesh.

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Current and future health and well being issues in England - call for evidence

Ecorys has been commissioned by the Big Lottery Fund to research current and future health and wellbeing issues in England in the context of the public sector funding cuts.

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Nicki Smith from the Ecorys Policy & Research team will be speaking at Age UK’s conference fit as a fiddle: A Lasting Legacy

This conference will examine the importance of the health and wellbeing of people in later life and explore how fit as a fiddle...

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Issues affecting young people - call for evidence

Ecorys has been commissioned by the Big Lottery Fund to research the issues currently affecting young people in England in the context of the public sector funding cuts.

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Are public sector funding cuts affecting older people in England?

Big Lottery Fund have commissioned ECORYS to conduct a quick scoping study to research the issues currently affecting older people in England in the context of the public sector funding cuts.

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Parents' and young people's complaints about schools

Ecorys were commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to conduct research into parents and young peoples' complaints about schools that involve an individual child. The research reviewed the effectiveness of complaints handling processes and sought to explore parents' experiences and outcomes from making complaints.

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Ecorys takes Croatia to EU Accession

Croatia is set to become European Union’s 28th member following a milestone referendum in the country where a majority of voters opted to join the Union.

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How to evaluate the gender perspective? Ecorys braves the Helsinki winter to participate in an EU conference…

On the 26th January 2012, Ecorys participated in a major European conference on "Evaluating the Gender Perspective in the Structural Funds" in Helsinki, organised by the European Community of Practice on Gender Mainstreaming in the European Social Fund ("Gender CoP"). Ecorys is currently carrying out the ongoing evaluation of the Gender CoP between 2011-2013.

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Ecorys presents at Improving Futures Announcement Event and Panel Discussion

On 26 January 2012 Big Lottery Fund will be announcing the first wave of successful projects in our £26m Improving Futures Programme. The programme aims to improve outcomes for children within families who experience multiple and complex problems. Ecorys is evaluating the programme for the next five years.

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Big Lottery Fund's Children's Play Programme widened access to play opportunities for children across England and helped to tackle social disadvantage

Big Lottery Fund committed around £123 million to supporting children's play since 2006 through its Children's Play Programme. The programme aimed to create, improve and develop children and young people's free local play spaces. The independent evaluation of the programme, conducted by Ecorys, shows that the programme widened access to play across England, raised the profile of play and provided many more play opportunities including ‘open access’ play areas.

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Ecorys to evaluate major new UK programme for vulnerable families

Improving Futures is a flagship Big Lottery Fund (BIG) programme, aiming to transform the lives of children in families with multiple and complex needs across the UK. Some 26 projects have been awarded £20M in grant funding to test new models of tailored and joined-up support for families.

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‘Fantastic' project evaluated by Ecorys wins award

Age Concern Kingston upon Thames has won the Guardian Public Services Award in the Care for Older People category (www.guardian.co.uk/publicservicesawards/older-wiser-and-fitter). This award was won for its Fit as a Fiddle programme tackling obesity in older people with free nutrition and two-hour exercise sessions, including Nordic walking, Keep Fit, Bollywood Dancing, Line Dancing, and Aquacise.

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The implications of Coalition Government policies for cultural services in London.

Ecorys were commissioned by the London Cultural Improvement Group in February 2011 to explore the implications of Coalition Government policies for the local delivery of culture and leisure services that were potentially at risk following reductions in local government spending announced with the Localism Bill.

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OECD - Ensuring Labour Market Success for Ethnic Minority and Immigrant Youth learning manual

Ecorys has contributed to a new document published by the OECD. Our work provided one of the UK case studies as part of the international study.


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HRH The Prince of Wales comments on Ecorys report for Pub is the Hub


Ecorys was commissioned to undertake an assessment of some of the benefits which have been brought about by Pub is The Hub's work...


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Support for Regional Growth Fund Bids


The Regional Growth Fund is a three-year, £1.4 billion fund available to private sector companies and public/private partnerships to finance strategic investments that will act as a catalyst for private sector employment...


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Economic Analysis and Modelling Capabilities

There is a constant stream of information being produced in terms of policy, advice, guidance, comment and information. In order to keep informed of this Ecorys has been producing regular internal Bulletins which provide weblinks to some of this material...


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Ecorys e-bulletin - Issue 23 (20/05/2011)

There is a constant stream of information being produced in terms of policy, advice, guidance, comment and information. In order to keep informed of this Ecorys has been producing regular internal Bulletins which provide weblinks to some of this material...


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Neighbourhood Planning: A new tool to shape local development
CLES/Ecorys Workshop @ CLES's Annual Summit, Manchester, 12-13th July 2011

The Localism Bill introduced an opportunity for communities to play an active role in determining the look and feel of development in their area through neighbourhood plans. CLES (Centre for Local and Economic Strategies) has teamed up with Ecorys UK, to make the 'Future City Game' available to communities and to help them make the most of the opportunity provided by neighbourhood planning.


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Evaluation of the Impact of the Birmingham Cultural Partnership's Working Neighbourhoods Fund Commissioning Programme

In February 2011, Ecorys was commissioned by the Birmingham Cultural Partnership (BCP) to evaluate their four Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) commissioning grants programmes.


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Children and Young People's Participation in Planning and Regeneration

Ecorys has recently completed a review of children's particiaption in shaping places and spaces in the UK and overseas. The study was carried out in partnership with the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at Loughborough University, and comprised a literature review, policy analysis, and stakeholder consultations.


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Ecorys e-bulletin - Issue 22 (14/04/2011)

There is a constant stream of information being produced in terms of policy, advice, guidance, comment and information. In order to keep informed of this Ecorys has been producing regular internal Bulletins which provide weblinks to some of this material...


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Ecorys e-bulletin - Issue 12 (13/01/2011)

There is a constant stream of information being produced in terms of policy, advice, guidance, comment and information. In order to keep informed of this Ecorys has been producing regular internal Bulletins which provide weblinks to some of this material...


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Find out more about programme management services

 

Ecorys' Technical Assistance Division has produced a new brochure outlining the services it provides. Find out how we can help your organisation meet its challenges and read case studies of our biggest success stories in areas such as Civil Society, communications, programme management and capacity building.

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Research into the Barriers to Cultural Participation in Birmingham

In February 2010, ECOTEC Research and Consulting Ltd (ECOTEC) was commissioned by the Birmingham Cultural Partnership (BCP) to review existing data and research on the barriers to cultural participation and the cultural needs of the residents of Birmingham. 


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Our name is changing…we are becoming ECORYS

 

We are pleased to confirm that as of 04 October 2010 we will be changing our name to ECORYS. ECOTEC has been a member of the ECORYS Group for over a decade and the change reflects our current position as the UK business of ECORYS....

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Sharing learning and practice to deliver better community outcomes through culture and sport

 

‘Working in partnership with ECOTEC Research and Consulting, the Beacon Authorities for Culture and Sport for Hard to Reach Groups...

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A Study of Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland

 

Building Preservation Trusts (BPTs) are charitable organisations whose fundamental aim is the preservation and regeneration of historic buildings. 

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Sourcing Knowledge for Innovation: The International Dimension

 

Drawing knowledge from external sources in the UK, or internationally, has become increasingly important to small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). 

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Energy & Climate Change brochures produced

 

The Energy & Climate Change team at ECOTEC has produced two new brochures.  The first brochure illustrate the range and diversity of the areas in which we operate – from economic/environmental appraisal, policy research...

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ECORYS International Talent Programme

 

ECORYS is a “leading European company specialising in economic and social development with a high reputation and stature across the EU, its Member States and third countries”. It "acts as a truly European company, which strives for professional excellence". ECORYS wants "to be the employer of choice for high quality staff".

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Masterplanning Service for Rural Areas

 

ECOTEC is very pleased to announce the launch of our new Masterplanning Service for Rural Areas. Working with our partner, BlueFish Regeneration, we have designed a range of affordable tools to support place shaping and place making in market towns, rural centres, and villages.

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