Research Officer

Reporting to: Head of Impact & Influencing

Salary: £40,000, depending on experience

Full-time/part-time: Full/Part-time

Please note applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted throughout this advert's duration.

Organisation

In 1957, James Tye, a World War II veteran, founded the British Safety Council with a simple but powerful belief, everyone has the right to return home safe and well at the end of the working day. His experiences during the war inspired a lifelong commitment to improving safety standards. Today, we are proud to continue his legacy through innovative campaigns and ground-breaking research that have saved tens of thousands of lives. We are guided by our vision that ‘no one should be injured or made ill through their work’.

Role

We are now seeking to recruit an experienced Research Officer to join our team in the UK. Moving forward, we aim to re-establish the British Safety Council as a thought leader and support the development of our charitable impact program, which focuses on the safety and wellbeing of workers in an increasingly crisis-prone world. The Research Officer will conduct, commission, and collaborate on tailored research projects designed to build an evidence base for best practices in worker safety, health, and wellbeing, both in the UK and internationally. The role holder will work with the wider team to help secure funding for these research projects and collaborate with the communications, marketing, and technical teams to share and promote the findings and outputs of these and other research initiatives. In addition, the role will include conducting internal desk research to support organisational strategy as required, including competitor monitoring, pricing and market tracking, and trend analysis. The Research Officer will be expected to design and deliver surveys, manage qualitative and quantitative data collection, and utilise appropriate research tools to generate actionable insights that inform decision-making.

Experience and skills required for this role:

• Solid understanding of various research methodologies.
• Ability to initiate and manage research projects from the ground up.
• Proficient in influencing diverse teams and staff at various levels.
• Self-motivated and capable of driving projects independently.
• Strong analytical skills and effective data management.
• Skilled in identifying, managing, and escalating risks.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex findings into usable reports.
• Proven track record in managing research projects.
• Experience in conducting both primary and secondary research.
• Experience in research program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave with holiday buying and selling option
• Health cash-plan benefits upon joining
• Private medical and dental cover (fully funded by the company, post-probation)
• Attractive family-friendly policies
• Fully remote working within the UK, with flexible working arrangements

What do you need to do next?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, who share our values and are passionate about our vision, with the relevant experience, whether gained from the public, private or voluntary sectors. If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply' to read a more detailed job description and explanation of the benefits package. You will then be able to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your CV or cover letter.