At a Glance
- Tasks: Support impactful research on child sexual abuse and contribute to meaningful policy improvements.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, annual leave, pension scheme, and health opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in society while developing your research career.
- Qualifications: Motivated individual with an interest in social policy research and data management.
The predicted salary is between 27554 - 29799 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) as a Research Assistant. This is an important role within the CSA Centre, to help develop, understand and embed evidence‑informed improvements in the response to child sexual abuse.
About the role
The CSA Centre aims to inform and improve policy and practice at local and national levels by identifying, generating and sharing high quality evidence on what works to prevent and tackle child sexual abuse. As a Research Assistant, you will support a wide range of research and evaluation activities, working closely with the wider Research and Evaluation Team and other colleagues across the CSA Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their research career in a supportive, meaningful and impactful environment. You will contribute to projects that improve the understanding of the scale and nature of child sexual abuse and strengthen the evidence base on effective responses.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and delivery of research and evaluation projects
- Conducting literature reviews and supporting evidence synthesis
- Maintaining accurate research records, bibliographies and project documentation
- Assisting with monitoring and evaluation activity, including surveys and reporting
- Providing administrative and coordination support to ensure projects run smoothly
- Supporting compliance with research ethics, governance and data protection requirements
- Undertaking Equality Impact Assessments with project team members
Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with an interest in research and evaluation in social policy or related fields. You should be comfortable working with data, able to communicate findings clearly, and capable of managing a varied workload.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, and access to a range of health, wellbeing and learning opportunities. Salary: £27,554.00 – £29,799.00 plus Office at Home Allowance £312 per annum.
Closing date: 13th July with interviews 6th & 7th August 2026. The CSA Centre is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under‑represented at the CSA Centre.
The role is funded until 31 March 2027; should funding not be extended further, the contract will be due to expire on that date.
Research & Evaluation Assistant employer: BARNARDOS
The CSA Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and impactful work environment for those passionate about research and evaluation in social policy. With flexible working arrangements, a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, and opportunities for professional growth, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the response to child sexual abuse. Join us to contribute to vital projects that shape policy and practice at both local and national levels.
