Research Assistant

RAF Association; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive community organization based in Leicester is looking for a Part Time Research Assistant to coordinate research and evaluation projects ensuring evidence-based services meet RAF community needs. The successful candidate will have a background in research and data analysis, be IT proficient, and work effectively in a hybrid role, providing support to various projects. This position offers a flexible working schedule, with 22.5 hours per week and competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Up to 42 days annual leave

Life insurance

Sick pay

Health cash back plan

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised short breaks

Qualifications

• Experience of research, analysing data and writing reports.
• Confident self-starter with initiative, able to engage in multiple projects.
• High level of IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of evaluation projects.
• Manage data entry across large-scale surveys.
• Co-ordinate planning and delivery of the Research Advisory Group.
• Maintain the research area of the intranet page.
• Assist in drafting briefings and research papers.

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Report writing

IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Database experience (Salesforce)

Job description

Part Time Research Assistant

£12.74 - £13.16 per hour, 22.5 hrs per week – Leicester based LE3 1UT with hybrid working.

Benefits

• Up to 42 days annual leave (pro rata), life insurance and sick pay
• Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover everyday healthcare needs
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East
• Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation

About us

The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector‑leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one‑to‑one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join a small team that achieves big things! The Research Assistant will support the wider Research and Evaluation team with the coordination of research and evaluation processes and projects to ensure that the Association is delivering appropriate evidence‑based welfare services that meet the needs of the RAF community.

• Assist the team with the general administration of evaluation projects and processes.
• Manage the data entry process across a range of large‑scale surveys and projects.
• Co‑ordinate the successful planning and delivery of the quarterly Research Advisory Group.
• Maintain the research area of the intranet page/share point to keep it relevant, up to date and engaging.
• Support data analysis.
• Assist the Research and Evaluation Manager to draft briefings, literature reviews and research papers and reports.
• Help plan, organise and deliver research activities such as focus groups, interviews and the annual Research Symposium.

About you

A degree is not essential, but an academic background is a great starting point. You need experience of research, analysing data and writing reports that communicate clear, engaging and impactful information for diverse audiences. The ideal colleague is a confident self‑starter with initiative, able to engage in multiple projects. A high level of IT proficiency is required across the Microsoft Office Suite, along with experience using databases such as Salesforce. We will support your learning and training on the job. We prefer the hours to be worked over 3 days, but offer flexibility. Hybrid working is expected, with a minimum of 2 days per week on site.

How to apply

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please send your cover letter and CV to [e-mail] by 8 am Friday 30 January. Interview on Thursday 5 February. We may close this advert early, so please apply promptly. The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes requests for assistance with the application.