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Department of Education, University of Oxford. 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

We are seeking a Researcher to join our team in the Department of Education and support an exciting study identifying the practices used by early educators to foster children’s communication, language, and literacy skills. Reporting to Dr Sandra Mathers, you will work as part of a collaborative research group responsible for delivering high-quality research to strengthen the Education Endowment Foundation’s Early Years Evidence Store. The role involves managing your own research and administrative activities, engaging in project planning, and helping shape evidence-based updates to language and literacy taxonomies.

• Adapt and develop research methodologies, overseeing arrangements for data collection and leading the recruitment of early years settings.
• Conduct mixed-methods fieldwork, including systematic observations and educator interviews, requiring some national travel.
• Gather, analyse and present qualitative and quantitative data, prepare written outputs for publication, and organise project meetings.
• Support day-to-day project administration and represent the research group externally.

• Relevant PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) and relevant experience.
• Specialist knowledge to contribute effectively within established research programmes.
• Highly effective organisational skills and the ability to manage own academic research tasks.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write publishable text and present findings.
• Ability to handle confidential data in line with established agreements and policies.

Fixed term, full time basis until 30 June 2027.

Campbell Tickell is a management and recruitment consultancy, operating across the country with a focus on supported housing, care, sports and leisure, and charities. Our busy and friendly consultancy team needs a well organised researcher with a strong grasp of data analysis and excellent written skills.

This role involves working on a range of projects - you could be asked to carry out mini-research projects, work with large data sets, analyse online surveys, review performance data for trends, carry out field work and develop case studies of our work. The outputs you produce will need to be presented in an informative and succinct way with consideration of the target audience.

You’ll be a quick learner and good team worker, confident in MS Excel to an advanced level and have experience of using Power BI, as well as a good grasp of Word and PowerPoint. You will be able to produce reliable work to deadlines whilst juggling different projects. This role would suit someone who has experience of research in a post‑graduate or professional setting, with an interest in a career analysing data in social policy, government and third sector.

In return, we offer a supportive, engaging and collaborative working environment, the chance to tackle a wide variety of responsibilities, and develop your career in a team where your work is valued.

Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 at 9am

Salary: Band E £46,743 – £51,037 gross per annum dependent on experience

Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8FTE) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and offer flexible working, but do require at least 3 days a week on-site)

Due to the requirement of obtaining an enhanced security clearance for this role, we are only able to accept applications from persons who have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). You will be working alongside scientists, engineers, developers, and experts in quantum technologies, working to enhance the UK’s quantum computing capabilities.

We oversee diverse projects for classical and quantum technologies, aiding quantum computer development in our labs. This involves the integration of physics-based experiments spanning neutral atoms, superconducting qubits, and trapped-ions, along with intricate software and high-performance computing. We seek a candidate to take a leading role in establishing the function, developing process and protocol, to lead coordination of projects and on trusted‑research compliance and to support research functions such as conferences, grants, and reporting. This role requires communication, organisation and experience delivering projects across different stakeholder groups.

You will work alongside the technical team managers and deputy director of research to deliver the NQCC’s research program. In establishing the function, you will lead on x‑functional communication and coordination of activities across the teams. To achieve this you will;

• Develop common language, protocols and frameworks to allow for coherent information sharing across the teams and programme.
• Lead on the compliance of the research program with trusted‑research frameworks.
• Cover responsibilities such as project management, collaborating with our program delivery team, ensuring research outputs are aligned with evaluation & monitoring requirements.
• Assist the research programme across activities such as conference organisation, grant opportunity seeking and grant preparation. You will also be involved in the governance of the research programme i.e. managing projects within NQCC’s framework, and implementing good‑practice guides around the themes previously mentioned.
• Represent NQCC externally and advising both internal and external stakeholders therefore stakeholder management will be an important aspect of this role.

This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant might be expected to undertake any other duties across NQCC, appropriate to the band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours (subject to business requirements).
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Prior knowledge of quantum computing is not required to apply for this role. However, experience working alongside and delivering complicated work within a scientific, technical, or Engineering environment would be a benefit.

We will offer significant development and training opportunities. Applicants for this role should meet the following criteria:

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

• Skills and knowledge in applying best practice principles around project reporting, ethics, finance, legals and compliance. (S & I)
• Strong skills in project management techniques (Using techniques such as Agile/Lean frameworks). (S & I)
• Able to represent high impact activities of organisations externally and manage diverse stakeholders both internally and externally. (S & I)
• Experience developing and implementing new frameworks for governing, administering and monitoring the progress of scientific, technical, or engineering related projects. (S & I)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to convey technical concepts across both technical and non-technical stakeholders. (S & I)
• Strong track record of both opportunity seeking, preparation and governance of applications such as grants. (S & I)
• Analytical mindset and/or STEM degree and demonstratable skills resolving delivery challenges within the context of scientific research. (S & I)

You would need to be available to occasionally travel/work within the UK and overseas when required.

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is a research centre funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing by addressing the challenges of scalability.

Please submit your Covering Letter (up to 2 pages) and CV that clearly outlines how you fulfil the role criteria along with your motivation to join NQCC, as attachments on your application. Please ensure that your name and the job reference number are in the file name of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. We reserve the right to close this advert early if required.

Due to the nature of the role, and a requirement to support diverse projects, the successful candidate is required to successfully complete national pre‑employment control checks to the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) to fulfil the role. BPSS checks can take between 9‑12 working days. Once in post you will need to successfully complete a Security Check (SC) clearance.

About the job Triage and Research Officer

Job Title:

Triage and Research Officer

Purpose of Role

The Triage and Research Officer is responsible for improving our customers complaints and/or Data and Information request journey by ensuring that each enquiry is reviewed and allocated to the correct pathway for processing. Officers receive, record, and triage the request to determine their complexity, to review any history, identify any legal or statutory alignment and either take proactive steps to resolve less complex issues or prepare briefings ready to pass on to a subject matter expert. They monitor incoming requests and processing status to ensure substantial risk requests are escalated to be dealt with expeditiously and escalate any delays or workflow obstacles with line managers and senior officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and triage written and verbal service complaints, notifications and enquiries whilst conducting thorough and timely comprehensive reviews of incoming material.
• As the above for Information Access, Subject Access and EIRs.
• Risk assess complaints and requests for information to support informed decision making; ensuring those identified as high risk and/or high complexity are prioritised as most urgent.
• Utilise statutory provisions to request relevant information necessary to process complaints and prepare complaints documentation to enable the decision maker to make robust decisions within legislated time limits.
• Help, and where appropriate make referrals for, individuals making an enquiry with the authority.
• Proactively seek to resolve requests at first point of contact to reduce the escalation to full investigation.
• Create and maintain accurate complaint and enquiry records using the Councils case management system in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance and improvements of processes to ensure best practice in complaints and information management.
• Process all requests made under the appropriate and relevant legislation from receipt of request through to disclosure of information, response, or refusal, ensuring correct legislation is applied and adhered to.
• Prioritise workload by tracking and monitoring requests ensuring the Councils obligations are met and an audit trail is present.
• Offer guidance and assistance to both internal and external customers on all levels for matters relating appropriate and relevant legislation. Liaise with other service areas as required.
• Check and validate responses for potential exemptions and to ensure that any necessary redactions are implemented in responses.
• Correspond with both the requester and internal contacts throughout the lifecycle of requests to ensure targets are met within legislative timescales and a good standard of customer service is maintained.
• Prepare briefing packs and case summaries to assist in the knowledge transfer from triage to investigation.
• Create and maintain accurate records in line with agreed legislation, policies, and guidelines.
• Design templates, spreadsheets, databases etc. to assist the provision of the service.
• Provide data and reports to support the overall analysis of the performance of the department.

Additional Requirements:

• Comply with all legislation and good practice appropriate to the work you undertake, and particularly that related to safeguarding.
• Information security and confidentiality.
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Health and safety.
• This is an unprecedented time of social, technological, and financial change. The Council needs all staff to embrace change by demonstrating a flexible attitude to work, understanding that for us to provide excellent services to the people of Havering, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the overarching nature of this role and your level of skills and responsibility.
• Embrace the Councils ICARE values and behaviours in all aspects of work and service delivery.

Base pay range

Salary: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum with a possible extension to £51,983 . Including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730.

Contract: Full Time (37.5 hours), Fixed Term Contract until 30 October 2026.

Location: DAE, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Join our dynamic Prospect Research Team in Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) at the University of Oxford and help support world‑class research and education.

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. Here, you’ll contribute to ground‑breaking research that tackles global challenges and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

Benefits include:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

The Prospect Research Team supports fundraising activities by providing insights to build relationships with high‑value supporters. The role involves conducting philanthropy research and reputational due diligence research in a higher education setting, finding, evaluating, and communicating information clearly and effectively.

• Experience in a research‑oriented role in business or fundraising.
• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Ability to assess information rapidly and rigorously.
• Commitment to high‑quality service.
• Adaptable and versatile approach.
• Enjoys collaborative teamwork.

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

Closing date: 12 noon on 7 November 2025.

Interviews will be held face‑to‑face on 17 November 2025.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Research and Writing/Editing

Higher Education

RCN wishes to recruit for the following post:

RCN NI is a regional, membership-based organisation dedicated to fostering positive change within rural communities. Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan prioritises empowering rural voices, strengthening community development, and promoting equitable, peaceful rural communities.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, the Policy and Research Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing RCN’s policy influence, community advocacy, and research capability. You will ensure rural communities effectively contribute to policy development, consultations, and evidence-based advocacy initiatives.

• Policy Development and Advocacy: Support policy advocacy efforts, draft consultation responses and policy briefings, and represent RCN in key strategic forums.
• Community-Led Research and Evidence Building: Undertake participatory and desk-based research, translating community experiences into actionable policy recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Influence: Facilitate forums connecting rural communities with policymakers, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Organisational Learning and Capacity Building: Contribute to internal learning processes, support community groups in policy engagement, and assist in strategic planning and evaluations.

Full-time, subject to funding.

Applications must be received by 12pm on Monday 18th August 2025.

What the job involves

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and it’s harming too many lives. At Prostate Cancer UK, one of our top priorities is funding research that leads to real change. It’s vital we do our best to make sure this research makes a meaningful difference to men’s lives, and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Research Officer to help us deliver our funding schemes and patient and public involvement work. This role sits in the Research Funding Team and will provide us with support across our grant funding schemes, ensuring we are following best practice in research funding.

You’ll take responsibility for a small portfolio of active research grants, providing support and guidance to the researchers leading them. You’ll be a main point of contact for grant applicants, supporting them as they apply to us and will be responsible for running peer review. Using your understanding of research funding and administration, you’ll help make sure our funding schemes run smoothly and to time. You’ll work with colleagues to support patient and public involvement in research both in our review process and through our Patient Representative Network who help researchers make sure their work is focused on the needs of men with prostate cancer.

We’re looking for a Senior Research Officer who is passionate about research and has a desire to develop knowledge of prostate cancer. You’ll hold a biomedical degree (or a degree in a related science subject), or with equivalent experience gained in research funding, administration or the wider research sector.

You’ll already have a good grasp of how grant funding works with demonstrable experience of research administration and peer review. Confidence in interpreting complex scientific information is important, as you’ll be using this knowledge to find the right people to peer review the grant applications that are submitted to our schemes. You’ll have experience of supporting scientific meetings, preferably research funding committees, and understand the importance of capturing accurate minutes to provide constructive feedback to applicants.

You’re also an accurate record Keeper with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills. You’re assured and clear in your communication, both written and verbal, and you’re able to respond to a wide range of inquiries from researchers while always adhering to data protection and confidentiality best practices. Experience of using Symplectic’s Grant Tracker or other grant management systems would be an advantage but is not essential.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not completely fit the job description as we are fully committed to help colleagues develop and progress in their role.

Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Join our team and be part of an award‑winning charity. We’ll support you to develop your skills and expertise.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave entitlements that increase with service
• One ‘development day’ a month to use for training or personal development
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance and group income protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts
• Loans for season tickets or cycles

This role is in salary Band 3. We’ll appoint at a salary between £34,300 - £37,300 per year. We aim to pay the median salary for the sector and after 12 months’ successful service all colleagues are moved to the midpoint of the pay band. Those appointed below the midpoint will have their salary increased at that time. The midpoint salary for this role is £40,300.

We operate national salaries that account for our contractual base being our London office. We also pay a working from home allowance at the HMRC tax free rate of £312 per year.

We’re committed to paying at least the London Living Wage for all roles and implement the new rate from April each year.

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men’s risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team:

• Pride – A safe space where LGBTQ+ colleagues — and our allies — can share their diverse lived experiences, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and history, and create new ideas about how our organisation can be more inclusive and representative of LGBTQ+ people
• Mind & Body – Here to increase awareness, promote wellbeing and support colleagues affected by neurodiversity, mental health problems, disability and long‑term illness
• Culture Club – Here to increase awareness and celebrate the different cultures and beliefs that we have in the organisation, so that we all have our cultures felt and felt welcomed

Our hybrid working approach is based on guiding principles and combines choice around where you work effectively most of the time with clear expectations on connection time, usually at our London Bridge office (SE1 2QN).

We are all expected to be in the office at least four days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face‑to‑face time for relationships, projects and decisions. We’re very welcome to work there more frequently. Office time is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs to and from the office and other London locations.

We trust our colleagues to work in this way with the flexibility to juggle personal commitments with work. We aim to balance the needs of individuals, teams and the charity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will make reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity or long‑term physical or mental health condition.

For this role we expect the successful candidate to be coming into the London office at least four times a month. There will be some additional in person attendance for training and induction in your first few months to enable you to get to know your new role and colleagues.

For more information on the role, please download our job description (job profile document) and read through the ‘How to apply’ section (below), sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, go to:

The closing date is Sunday 11th January 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 19th January 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online.

To complete your application, you’ll be asked to upload your CV and complete the supporting information section through our application portal. Please fill in parts one and two of our application for your personal statement, both have an 8000-character limit. You may wish to use a method such as the ‘STAR’ technique or similar. When completing the statements please ensure you clearly provide a full and relevant example of how the criteria apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or any other questions – we’re here to help:

We look forward to receiving your application!

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales ) and in Scotland (SC ). Registered company number .

Working hours per week: 37

Employment type: Permanent

We’re looking for a User Researcher to join our Insight team and help us shape smarter, more informed decisions across Abri. If you’re passionate about research that genuinely influences strategy, improves services and drives meaningful change, this could be the perfect next step.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of scoping, managing and delivering a wide range of primary and secondary research projects. You’ll bring both qualitative and quantitative skills, designing the right methodologies, gathering robust evidence and turning your findings into clear, action focused recommendations that teams across Abri can use.

This role is in the Insight Team, which is a wider team of 20 colleagues providing performance management, forecasting, research, data analysis and customer and business insight. This role sits within the Research function, where you’ll work closely with colleagues to understand the questions we need to answer and ensure research is embedded in how we plan, design and deliver our services.

You’ll use your market or business research experience to run multiple projects at once, choosing the right tools and approaches to uncover meaningful insight. From designing surveys and discussion guides to analysing data and producing high quality reports, you’ll make sure our decisions are grounded in evidence. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure insights are understood, shared and acted on.

We’re specifically looking for someone with hands on experience in a market research or business research environment - not academic research - who knows how to deliver insight that drives real world impact.

You’ll be working from one of our offices (Eastleigh - SO50 6AD, Bracknell - RG12 1RF, Yeovil - BA22 8WN or London - W10 5BN) three days per week to connect and collaborate with colleagues, and the other two days can be worked remotely.

We value genuine, authentic submissions, therefore we won’t consider AI – generated applications, so please make sure you’re sharing your own experiences and insights in your application.

There will be a two stage interview process for this role:

• First stage: week beginning 13 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage: week beginning 20 April 2026, in person interview at one of our offices.

If you’re excited by the idea of using research to shape services, influence strategy and make a real difference to our customers and communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your expertise to a team where your work will truly matter.

Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most

We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we’re reestablishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. We are proud to hold Juno Champion and Athena Swan silver awards, which recognise our commitment to creating an equitable and fully inclusive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work.

The York-JEOL Nanocentre (NC) is the flagship facility at the University of York, world-renowned for developing and advancing the field of environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM). The NC enables interdisciplinary research across the physical sciences and engineering. It plays an integral role in training undergraduates through Master’s and PhD projects in the fields of materials and condensed matter physics, biophysics, chemistry, and engineering.

• Contribute to and/or lead on the production of research outputs and outcomes.
• Participate actively in the planning and management of research projects, including supervising the work of others and providing expert advice and guidance.
• Contribute to and/or lead the obtaining of external research funding.
• Contribute to public understanding of research and scholarship.
• Contribute and lead the development of in-situ/operando electron microscopy and related experimental techniques

You will have:

• A PhD and undergraduate degree in Physics, or equivalent experience
• Specialist IT skills and expertise in TEM/STEM data analysis
• Experience in environmental insitu/operando research
• Strong knowledge of vacuum techniques
• A track record of developing vacuum equipment and instrumentation for electron microscopy.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in effective project management and supervising teams
• A collaborative ethos
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Commitment to public engagement
• Teaching and training experience.

To be confirmed

Please contact Prof. Vlado Lazarov or PET-Admin

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

£46,049 to £56,535 per annum