859 Senior Researcher jobs in the United Kingdom

As a Researcher in our Online Threat Intelligence department, you will be responsible for conducting open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence programme, including:

Research and information gathering

• Conducting research across multiple venues to identify possible threats and threatening discourse surrounding our clients.
• Identifying existing and emerging trends in negative chatter surrounding our clients.
• Gathering information on individuals and groups posing a threat to our clients and their assets through open source, social media and deep and dark web research.
• When tasked, conducting research on specific topics to contribute to bespoke threat assessments.
• Researching new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of the team’s mission.

Consulting responsibilities

• Delivering clear and concise written analysis to contribute to the production of high-quality bespoke threat assessments.
• Communicating effectively to conduct peer review of intelligence outputs to support and enhance the quality of final deliverables.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis
• Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail
• Experience in directing, collecting and analysing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.

Preferred

• Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape
• Knowledge of additional languages preferable

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Senior Researcher (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £41,496 p.a. (FTE)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, up to 8 months

Hours: 22.5–37.5 per week (flexible working considered)

Location: Home-based, with occasional UK travel

Are you an experienced social researcher who can confidently run full research programmes from design through to delivery and translate insight into meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to lead vital behavioural research for a national campaign tackling one of the UK’s most persistent environmental challenges.

The Role

As Senior Researcher, you will play a key part in delivering a high-profile, public-facing programme aimed at reducing litter across the UK. Working closely with the Research & Intervention Lead, you’ll design, develop and deliver a range of social and behavioural research projects and trials that underpin real-world change.

You’ll lead on:

• Designing and managing primary and secondary research projects.
• Applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyse data and measure impact.
• Managing project timelines, budgets and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations and case studies that communicate insights effectively.
• Ensuring evaluation rigour, statistical reliability and ethical research standards.
• Contributing to creative campaign development and knowledge sharing across teams.

About You

You’ll be confident managing multiple projects independently, with a strong mix of analytical skill and people engagement. You will bring:

• At least three years’ experience leading end-to-end social research or behaviour change programmes.
• Experience working within the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills, with great attention to detail.
• Experience using tools such as Excel and SPSS for statistical analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach with a genuine interest in social and environmental change.

A good understanding of behavioural science and its practical application would be an advantage.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a passionate and innovative team committed to driving lasting behavioural change for a cleaner environment. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to apply your research expertise to a campaign that has national visibility and impact.

If you’re ready to take ownership of an important programme and see your work make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

This recruitment is being managed on behalf of the charity by NFP People.

Trainee Researcher

Executive Search, US Market

Location: London (Hybrid)

Qurated is a rapidly scaling executive search firm working with industry-leading clients across Financial Services and Legal Services. We partner with the businesses shaping the future of their industries, helping them hire exceptional leaders and build high-impact teams.

We’re looking for an ambitious early career professional with some post-university commercial experience to join our executive search team, supporting the delivery of senior leadership and executive mandates across the US. Based in London, you’ll be working closely with our Partners, Consultants, and Researchers to identify, engage, and assess exceptional candidates for leadership roles across our key US clients.

This is a trainee opportunity for someone who is smart, curious, and ready to work hard. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to high-level hiring, learning directly from experienced search professionals while playing a meaningful role in executing real-time mandates.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting live executive searches focused on senior US-based roles
• Mapping relevant markets, building longlists, and researching organisations and industry moves
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to identify senior talent aligned to client briefs
• Supporting candidate outreach and engagement alongside senior team members
• Preparing research packs, candidate summaries, and market intelligence
• Collaborating with experienced Consultants and Researchers to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery

What we’re looking for:

• A sharp, detail-oriented graduate with some commercial experience gained after university
• Comfortable working flexible hours to support the US market
• Strong organisational skills – someone who can stay on top of moving pieces and proactively get things done
• Curious and commercially minded – someone who enjoys researching businesses and understanding what good leadership looks like
• A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and readiness to be part of a fast-moving, high-performing team

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Vitality healthcare, enhanced mental health support, and half-price gym
• Life assurance (2x salary) and People’s Pension Scheme
• Regular team incentives and social events
• Clear development pathway in an ambitious, growing search team

If you’re interested in building a career in executive search, have some early commercial experience, and want to understand how businesses hire their most senior people, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send an email along with your CV to

Quantitative Researcher - Equities

This is an opportunity in a tier one hedge fund in London to join as a researcher in a global team specializing in all aspects of quantitative research for equity trading strategies. It is a broad role that will cover equity investing, structuring of strategies, portfolio construction, and direct communication with portfolio managers.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio construction and portfolio optimization for the equities book
• Conduct research to evaluate equity modelling and make decisions about risk
• Build and implement advanced quantitative models and tools to guide trading decisions
• Conduct rigorous backtesting and evaluation of trading strategies to assess their effectiveness and profitability across various market conditions

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics
• Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, with a focus on equities
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python

A generous total compensation package is on offer with strong progression opportunities.

Qualitative Researcher

• Research Executive level, around 1 year of experience in qualitative market research from an agency.
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + full benefits.
• London-based, hybrid working (2 days a week in the office).
• Permanent, full-time position.

Are you a researcher looking to take the next step in your qualitative career? This is a brilliant opportunity to join an award winning consultancy who nurture and develop their staff.

We’re partnering with a leading boutique consultancy specialising in brand strategy, visual brand identity and design thinking. They collaborate with some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Walkers and Pepsi.

The majority of their work centres on qualitative research. They’re seeking a Junior Qualitative Researcher who’s eager to deepen their expertise in both face-to-face and online moderation, with a strong curiosity about consumer behaviour and how brands connect with people.

We’re particularly keen to speak with researchers who have a genuine passion for brand strategy and design thinking.

In this full-service research role, you’ll have the opportunity to support and contribute across the entire research process, including:

• Designing and checking discussion guides and screeners
• Providing project management support
• Contributing to analysis and insight generation
• Developing your skills in qualitative fieldwork moderation (consumer interviews and focus groups)

Please apply for next steps .

For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Quantitative Researcher - Equities

This is an opportunity in a tier one hedge fund in London to join as a researcher in a global team specializing in all aspects of quantitative research for equity trading strategies. It is a broad role that will cover equity investing, structuring of strategies, portfolio construction, and direct communication with portfolio managers.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio construction and portfolio optimization for the equities book
• Conduct research to evaluate equity modelling and make decisions about risk
• Build and implement advanced quantitative models and tools to guide trading decisions
• Conduct rigorous backtesting and evaluation of trading strategies to assess their effectiveness and profitability across various market conditions

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics
• Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, with a focus on equities
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python

A generous total compensation package is on offer with strong progression opportunities.

Qualitative Researcher

• Research Executive level, around 1 year of experience in qualitative market research from an agency.
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + full benefits.
• London-based, hybrid working (2 days a week in the office).
• Permanent, full-time position.

Are you a researcher looking to take the next step in your qualitative career? This is a brilliant opportunity to join an award winning consultancy who nurture and develop their staff.

We’re partnering with a leading boutique consultancy specialising in brand strategy, visual brand identity and design thinking. They collaborate with some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Walkers and Pepsi.

The majority of their work centres on qualitative research. They’re seeking a Junior Qualitative Researcher who’s eager to deepen their expertise in both face-to-face and online moderation, with a strong curiosity about consumer behaviour and how brands connect with people.

We’re particularly keen to speak with researchers who have a genuine passion for brand strategy and design thinking.

In this full-service research role, you’ll have the opportunity to support and contribute across the entire research process, including:

• Designing and checking discussion guides and screeners
• Providing project management support
• Contributing to analysis and insight generation
• Developing your skills in qualitative fieldwork moderation (consumer interviews and focus groups)

Please apply for next steps .

For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Researcher (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £41,496 p.a. (FTE)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, up to 8 months

Hours: 22.5–37.5 per week (flexible working considered)

Location: Home-based, with occasional UK travel

Are you an experienced social researcher who can confidently run full research programmes from design through to delivery and translate insight into meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to lead vital behavioural research for a national campaign tackling one of the UK’s most persistent environmental challenges.

The Role

As Senior Researcher, you will play a key part in delivering a high-profile, public-facing programme aimed at reducing litter across the UK. Working closely with the Research & Intervention Lead, you’ll design, develop and deliver a range of social and behavioural research projects and trials that underpin real-world change.

You’ll lead on:

• Designing and managing primary and secondary research projects.
• Applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyse data and measure impact.
• Managing project timelines, budgets and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations and case studies that communicate insights effectively.
• Ensuring evaluation rigour, statistical reliability and ethical research standards.
• Contributing to creative campaign development and knowledge sharing across teams.

About You

You’ll be confident managing multiple projects independently, with a strong mix of analytical skill and people engagement. You will bring:

• At least three years’ experience leading end-to-end social research or behaviour change programmes.
• Experience working within the not-for-profit sector .
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills, with great attention to detail.
• Experience using tools such as Excel and SPSS for statistical analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach with a genuine interest in social and environmental change.

A good understanding of behavioural science and its practical application would be an advantage.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a passionate and innovative team committed to driving lasting behavioural change for a cleaner environment. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to apply your research expertise to a campaign that has national visibility and impact.

If you’re ready to take ownership of an important programme and see your work make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

This recruitment is being managed on behalf of the charity by NFP People.

User Researcher – Public Sector Transformation

Contract | £590 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote-first

Our client, a major consultancy delivering digital transformation programmes across central government, is seeking an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to support a large-scale service redesign initiative.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven track record delivering user research within government or GDS-aligned environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary UCD teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery and user-centred design principles.
• Skilled in planning, executing, and analysing user research to inform service and interaction design.
• Ability to map complex user journeys, uncover insights, and shape solutions through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Confident in presenting evidence and facilitating workshops to embed user insight into delivery.

Role details:

• £590 per day (Inside IR35)
• Active SC Clearance required
• Immediate start
• Remote-first (occasional travel may be required)

If you’re a hands-on researcher with a passion for improving public services through evidence-based design, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact on a high-profile government programme.