Research Assistant

Gain experience of all aspects of research. This includes assisting on a wide variety of research commissions and assisting in preparation of proposals. We work for public sector, third sector and private sector clients on a whole range of topics. Our methods include surveys, focus groups and deliberative research projects.

As this is an entry-level role, this contract is for 12 months fixed-term.

Our team are based in our office in central Edinburgh. All our research roles involve working off-site to meet with clients or to conduct research fieldwork.

Working hours are largely Monday-Friday 9-5:30. From time to time, and with notice, fieldwork takes place out of these hours and days.

Head of Research

For this role, your key responsibilities would be as follows:

All employees cover for each other during planned and unplanned absence. In such cases you will be assigned tasks outside the normal scope of your role.

All members of the research team are expected to possess these attributes.

• Highly motivated to develop skills.
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Highly analytical and numerate.
• Software skills for analysis and visualisation.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Working well within a team and on own initiative.
• Organised and logical approach to work tasks.
• Positive and proactive approach to role responsibilities.

For this role, it is crucial you have:

• Degree or equivalent experience in social research related subject
• Confidence in using MS Office 365
  - Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of this contract

In addition to the above, you may have:

• At least 3 months work experience in a research team

To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and your CV in a single file (Word/ Pdf)

Deadline for submission is Sunday 1 February 2026

We aim to be back in touch with candidates to invite to interview on by Thursday 4 February. Please keep an eye on your junk mail for any correspondence from us.

We will hold interviews in our office, this is likely to be afternoon Friday 13 February or Tuesday 17 February.

As a small business, we do not give feedback to all applicants.

Please check your junk folder for any response from us. If you have not heard the outcome by end February, please assume you are not invited to interview.

For anyone interviewed we will let you know the outcome and offer you feedback.