Research Advisor

THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading professional organization for physiotherapists is seeking a Research Advisor to help develop research skills and disseminate evidence. This part-time, permanent role based in London offers hybrid working options and an excellent benefits package including annual leave and a strong pension contribution. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in research methodology and the ability to foster skills in others.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong skills in evidence synthesis and research capacity development.
• Experience in developing research literacy and skills in others.
• Good knowledge of research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Grow research capability across membership.
• Develop accessible evidence summaries.
• Support members in using evidence for physiotherapy.

Skills

Research capability development

Evidence synthesis

Networking skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Experience as a physiotherapist

Job description

Overview

Research Advisor

£34,890 (£58,150 FTE) per annum

Part time, 21 hours per week

Permanent contract

London based contract with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about research? Have you helped others develop and use research skills? If you are a physiotherapist with a desire to support others to develop research capability and capacity and to support dissemination of evidence to physiotherapists across the UK, we would like to hear from you.

In this role you will have key responsibilities to grow research capability and capacity across our membership, develop and lead projects to create accessible evidence summaries, and work collaboratively to ensure that the research pillar of practice is a core component of physiotherapy practice. You will develop opportunities for members to engage with the evidence for physiotherapy, and support them to develop crucial skills in developing and using evidence to support practice and influence those around them; whether that is patients, clinicians or commissioners.

You will have strong skills in evidence synthesis and will have experience in developing the research literacy, skills, confidence and capacity of people around you. You will have a good knowledge of research methodologies and will be able to impart this knowledge to others and be confident to provide advice and support to others. To support this, you will need to have strong networking, communication, and collaboration/team working skills.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Liston, Head of Research and Development on 0207 306 6628 or email [e-mail].

Why work for CSP

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

Our values and benefits

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

Application process

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10:00 1 October 2025.

Interview date: From 15 October 2025.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at [e-mail].

Equity and inclusion

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please click here.

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