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Researcher 

Location: Remote within the UK 
Salary: £30,154.60 per annum (pro rata of £43,078 FTE)
Contract: Part time, fixed period ending July 2027

Benefits:

• A generous pension plan with USS
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• 31 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Remote/Hybrid work 

Make a real impact in Higher Education.

Based in the Advance HE Research & Surveys team, the role will lead Advance HE’s development and delivery of the Office for Students-funded national pilot of a Pre-Arrival Questionnaire (PAQ project) of undergraduates and postgraduates in England.

The main responsibility of the role will be to work on the PAQ project, with additional involvement across the Advance HE portfolio of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods Research & Surveys projects.

In addition to this, as our Researcher you will be responsible for: 

• Manage the participation in the project across circa 30 institutions in England, producing communications, responding to requests, providing information as required, ensuring the project is delivered according to timetable. 
• Convening a participation (institutional) support network through webinars, FAQs, support materials etc. 
• To co-lead (together with the Head of Research & Surveys) on collaboration with the other delivery partners of the project (University of East London and Jisc), establishing productive relationships and working together to ensure the project’s success. 
• To lead the organisation of the advisory and working group meetings, setting agendas, timetabling meetings, co-chairing, providing meeting summaries, maintaining up-to-date resources folders for members. 
• To deliver the production of benchmarking reports for all participating institutions, specifically using Power BI, excel and SPSS. Creating and running the reports directly in Power BI, cleaning and analysing the data in excel and SPSS, creating benchmarks, agreeing on reporting standards and content, delivering the reports in late Autumn 2025 as per the project timetable. 
• Providing overall analysis of results data at cross-institutional level, producing sector datasets and authoring external facing reports for publication. 
• Related to the above, delivering presentations and published reports to showcase the project findings 
• Work with the Advance HE events team to plan, curate, and successfully co-deliver in-person conferences (one per year) based around participation in the survey, showcasing institutional case studies and convening networks of participants and advisors to share best practice. 
• Manage and co-ordinate the production and publication of institutional case studies around participation

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities – Research & Surveys portfolio 

• To support the team in delivering research projects, including questionnaire design, focus group and in-depth interview moderation, analysis, and reporting, ensuring methodological rigour and adherence to project timelines. 
• Support the successful delivery of significant research initiatives, and contribute to project planning, stakeholder management, and quality assurance processes. 
• Support the delivery of annual statistical reports using Tableau report production. 
• Demonstrate financial awareness and proficiency in project delivery, ensuring value for money and client satisfaction. 
• Build effective working relationships across the team, directorate, the rest of Advance HE as well as external customers and stakeholders, focusing on collaboration, and demonstrating flexibility in responding to internal and external stakeholder needs.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: 

Essential:

• Proven experience in conducting research projects using quantitative and/or qualitative methods 
• Experience in survey design, implementation and analysis 
• Experience in working with large datasets and statistical analysis in excel and specifically, SPSS
• Demonstrable expertise in building and producing interactive reporting using Power BI
• Experience in producing clear and accurate research reports and presentations
• Experience in convening and project managing group participation projects involving multiple external stakeholders
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field * (e.g. social sciences, education research, statistics) or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in quant and or qual analysis and research methodologies
• Excellent data visualisation and presentation skills 
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present research information clearly and accurately 
• Project management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and balance different stakeholder requirement
• Ability to work collaboratively with high profile external stakeholders in a flexible, diplomatic and solution-focused manner
• Willingness to travel within the UK for research activities and stakeholder meetings 
• Ability to work flexibly to meet project demands and deadlines
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining strong team connections 

Desirable:

• Experience in analysing data using Tableau
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector 
• Ability and willingness to develop and deliver inclusive practice in research 

Our strategic goals to enhance confidence and trust in higher education, address systemic inequalities and advance education to meet the evolving needs of students and society, supports the work of our members and the sector.
 
Using our expertise and sharing best practice, we work with our network of global associates and partners, and with people, providers and systems around the world to understand contexts and challenges and deliver solutions.
 
It is our people and the people we help that really make us who we are!

To apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on Apply today to be taken to our site to complete your application.

Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. 

No agencies please.

Are you a researcher with a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest news?

A leading research company is seeking a Content Researcher to join their close-knit team. You’ll have the chance to work with a portfolio of exciting clients in an environment that rewards curiosity and the ability to think critically under pressure.

In this role, you’ll investigate and manage information and contact sources to verify details.

Key responsibilities include:

• Input, update, and maintain records within a CMS.
• Monitor and update records to ensure relevance and quality.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, gaps, or outdated information.

Key requirements include:

• Experience in a fast-paced research role.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of information.
• Naturally curious with a drive to spot inconsistencies.

This organisation cannot provide sponsorship to those without the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Are you excited by the fast-moving world of media and entertainment and eager to follow the people shaping it?

We’re looking for a Researcher to join a small, collaborative team delivering accurate and timely information to high-profile clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong office experience, internships, or work placements who is eager to build a career in research, analysis, or media intelligence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting desk-based research across a variety of media sources.
• Verifying and organising information, spotting and resolving inconsistencies.
• Writing clear summaries and working within a database.

Key requirements include:

• Strong attention to detail and clear writing ability.
• Naturally curious, with a proven interest in entertainment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in research and data management.

This organisation cannot provide sponsorship to those without the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Are you a researcher with a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest news?

A leading research company is seeking a Content Researcher to join their close-knit team. You’ll have the chance to work with a portfolio of exciting clients in an environment that rewards curiosity and the ability to think critically under pressure.

In this role, you’ll investigate and manage information and contact sources to verify details.

Key responsibilities include:

• Input, update, and maintain records within a CMS.
• Monitor and update records to ensure relevance and quality.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, gaps, or outdated information.

Key requirements include:

• Experience in a fast-paced research role.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of information.
• Naturally curious with a drive to spot inconsistencies.

This organisation cannot provide sponsorship to those without the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Researcher – Executive Search (Construction)

London Bridge – Office based role

11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Salary: £30k base + commission

Start: ASAP

Centurion Selection is a US based recruitment agency specializing in the North American construction & property space. Our London office, which focuses on the US market and has long term career opportunities and we are currently recruiting for a Researcher to join our London team .

If you are interested in recruitment and are looking for a route to management without the expectation of having to develop your own business, this is the role for you!

The main responsibility of the Researcher is to work with and support the Vice President to help deliver recruitment assignments for the business.

This will involve conducting research into potential companies and candidates, approaching candidates over the phone to discuss job opportunities with them, building rapport and assessing their suitability and helping to manage their progress through the recruitment process. The role offers clear and realistic routes for progression as we develop and expand our management team. You will have the opportunity to progress to managing a team, helping to support, train and motivate them to achieve their own targets and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct specific headhunting projects to source high quality candidates for live vacancies
• Screen CVs and source new candidates via headhunting, our internal database, networking, advertising and social media sourcing
• Build strong relationships and good rapport with candidates
• Develop a pipeline of relevant and high quality candidates
• Proactively support team members to ensure we are attracting suitable candidates for live vacancies

What can we offer:

• Competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn uncapped commission/bonuses (dependent on performance)
• Clear progression opportunities throughout your career
• Market-leading training
• A truly inclusive work place
• Incentives including 'high-flyers' awards, breakfast clubs, annual bonus' and opportunities to work globally

We want people who share in our ambition to be the best in whatever role they work in, who seek to excel in their chosen area of expertise and who want to work with a company who can develop their skills and help them to reach their full potential.

So if this opportunity sounds like something of interest and you want to join a recruitment business that puts people at the heart of everything they do, then please apply!

Researcher – Executive Search (Construction)

London Bridge – Office based role

11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Salary: £30k base + commission

Start: ASAP

Centurion Selection is a US based recruitment agency specializing in the North American construction & property space. Our London office, which focuses on the US market and has long term career opportunities and we are currently recruiting for a Researcher to join our London team .

If you are interested in recruitment and are looking for a route to management without the expectation of having to develop your own business, this is the role for you!

The main responsibility of the Researcher is to work with and support the Vice President to help deliver recruitment assignments for the business.

This will involve conducting research into potential companies and candidates, approaching candidates over the phone to discuss job opportunities with them, building rapport and assessing their suitability and helping to manage their progress through the recruitment process. The role offers clear and realistic routes for progression as we develop and expand our management team. You will have the opportunity to progress to managing a team, helping to support, train and motivate them to achieve their own targets and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct specific headhunting projects to source high quality candidates for live vacancies
• Screen CVs and source new candidates via headhunting, our internal database, networking, advertising and social media sourcing
• Build strong relationships and good rapport with candidates
• Develop a pipeline of relevant and high quality candidates
• Proactively support team members to ensure we are attracting suitable candidates for live vacancies

What can we offer:

• Competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn uncapped commission/bonuses (dependent on performance)
• Clear progression opportunities throughout your career
• Market-leading training
• A truly inclusive work place
• Incentives including 'high-flyers' awards, breakfast clubs, annual bonus' and opportunities to work globally

We want people who share in our ambition to be the best in whatever role they work in, who seek to excel in their chosen area of expertise and who want to work with a company who can develop their skills and help them to reach their full potential.

So if this opportunity sounds like something of interest and you want to join a recruitment business that puts people at the heart of everything they do, then please apply!

Are you excited by the fast-moving world of media and entertainment and eager to follow the people shaping it?

We’re looking for a Researcher to join a small, collaborative team delivering accurate and timely information to high-profile clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong office experience, internships, or work placements who is eager to build a career in research, analysis, or media intelligence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting desk-based research across a variety of media sources.
• Verifying and organising information, spotting and resolving inconsistencies.
• Writing clear summaries and working within a database.

Key requirements include:

• Strong attention to detail and clear writing ability.
• Naturally curious, with a proven interest in entertainment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in research and data management.

This organisation cannot provide sponsorship to those without the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Job Title: Senior UX Researcher - Enterprise
Location: London (Farringdon) & Welwyn Garden City - hybrid with fixed on-site requirement
Employer: One of the UK's largest employers and a leading name in retail

About the Role

As a Senior UX Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level experiences that help a diverse colleague and supplier community work smarter and collaborate more effectively. This role is very much B2B, not consumer-facing - your focus will be on suppliers, buyers, and propositions, ensuring the supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently.

The Product and Supplier Design team covers a broad array of research across four verticals, with this role leading research in the supply chain vertical. You'll explore how suppliers, buyers, and proposition teams interact, delivering actionable insights that drive the design of enterprise tools and processes used at scale across the business.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of UX designers, product managers, engineers, and analysts, while working closely with design managers and the UX research lead to help set and drive the research agenda.

Location & Working Pattern

• 3 days per week on-site (non-negotiable).
• Sites: London Farringdon and Welwyn Garden City.
• Every Tuesday, the team alternates between the two sites - candidates must be flexible and able to work from both locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead generative and strategic UX research in the enterprise B2B supply chain vertical, focusing on suppliers, buyers, and propositions.
• Understand the needs of internal colleagues (Head Office and Commercial teams) and external suppliers.
• Identify user needs and jobs to be done, spotting opportunities and delivering actionable insights that inform enterprise product and design strategy.
• Scope, plan, and execute research throughout the design lifecycle, with a focus on discovery and strategic direction, as well as post-release validation where required.
• Balance business and user needs, shaping the user experience vision for enterprise supply chain tools and processes.
• Synthesize and communicate insights clearly and persuasively to collaborators at all levels, influencing product roadmaps and priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure research findings drive measurable outcomes in B2B product design.
• Promote user-centred processes and ways of working within Product and Design teams.
• Share expertise, mentor colleagues, and encourage wider participation in UX research activities across all verticals.

About You

• Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as a UX researcher, with a strong focus on discovery and strategic research in enterprise/B2B contexts.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating research impact on product strategy and measurable business outcomes.
• Expertise in a wide range of research methods, particularly generative approaches such as ethnography, in-depth interviews, field studies, user needs analysis, jobs-to-be-done frameworks, and journey mapping, as well as complementary evaluative methods.
• Excellent storytelling, communication, and presentation skills - able to translate complex insights for varied audiences, including senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with designers, product managers, developers, and analysts.
• Experience working in agile product development environments; familiarity with lean UX research methods is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• A natural problem solver with strong analytical and design-thinking skills.
• Someone passionate about understanding people - their behaviours, motivations, and challenges - in complex enterprise ecosystems.
• A collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and can influence decision-making at all levels.
• A determined advocate for user-centred design, always focused on doing what's right for colleagues, suppliers, and buyers.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Title: User Researcher
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 6 Months Contract

My client, a leading global professional services company specializing in digital transformation and management consulting , is looking for a skilled User Researcher to join their team. This is a hybrid role, requiring you to be on-site 3 days a week in Newcastle upon Tyne . You'll be responsible for planning and executing user research to inform policy and service design.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design comprehensive user research programs.
• Conduct contextual and discovery phase research.
• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative research data.
• Work across different phases of user research (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live).
• Embed user-centered design practices into an agile workflow.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a User Researcher or in a related research field.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of research methods.
• Proven experience in a user-centered design environment.
• Experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Active SC clearance is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects with a major professional services firm. If you have the required experience and clearance, please apply.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.