Research and Evaluation Assistant FTC

Overview

BPAS is seeking a Research and Evaluation Assistant to support the delivery of mixed-methods research and evaluation projects focused on sexual and reproductive health with a core focus on abortion care. The role is 36 hours per week on a hybrid contract with one day per week in our London office. It is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The closing date is 30 January 2026.

You will work closely with the Research and Engagement Lead and Evaluation Researcher to contribute to data collection, data management, and analysis; support the production of high-quality research outputs; and help ensure projects are delivered ethically and effectively. You will bring strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with both qualitative and quantitative data. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential, and a master’s degree or equivalent research training is desirable.

This role is a development opportunity for someone committed to reproductive autonomy and advancing evidence-based practice. Applicants must be fully pro-choice and confident working in an SRH/abortion-care environment.

• Support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation projects under supervision, including literature reviews, evidence summaries, and desk research.
• Assist with data collection activities such as interviews, focus groups, surveys, and the use of administrative or service data.
• Liaise with patients, clinicians, colleagues, and external partners to support participant recruitment and project delivery.
• Undertake accurate data entry, cleaning, management, and maintain secure research documentation in line with data governance standards.
• Support basic qualitative and quantitative analysis, including thematic coding and descriptive statistics.
• Contribute to written and visual outputs such as reports, lay summaries, presentations, posters, infographics, manuscripts, and conference abstracts where appropriate.
• Provide project support by coordinating research activities, maintaining documentation, monitoring progress, preparing internal updates, and assisting with ethics and governance processes.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• My Mind Pal  mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Further information and a full job description can be found on the right-hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Location: This is a hybrid…