Research Assistant

RSM UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national professional services firm is seeking a Research Assistant to join their Information and Knowledge Service. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for graduates or soon-to-be graduates to gain valuable experience in research within a corporate environment. The position includes hybrid working and involves responding to diverse research requests, conducting project research, and collaborating with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those graduating in 2025 are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using AI tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responding to information and research requests covering various topics.
• Conducting project research independently and as part of a team.
• Providing current awareness updates.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Positive attitude

Education

Good degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (e.g., Co-Pilot)

Job description

Research Assistant

We are searching for an experienced Research Assistant.

Overall purpose:

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a valued Information and Knowledge Service within a national professional services firm. The candidate will undertake a variety of research tasks within a team of highly experienced information professionals, with opportunities to specialise in an industry.

This post is aimed at graduates, or those due to graduate in 2025, and who are planning to apply to study for a postgraduate course in Research and Information Management; or who are interested in a career as an information professional in a corporate environment.

The post offers hybrid working (a mixture of office and home-based).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responding to information and research requests from all offices and service lines, covering a wide variety of topics such as property research, market and financial data, property history, legal research, industry and sector coverage, etc.
2. Providing current awareness updates.
3. Conducting project research independently and as part of a team.

Experience and Skills:

• Good degree in any discipline.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using AI tools, such as Co-Pilot.
• Proficiency with general computer applications and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards work, with motivation to learn new skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Resilient, flexible, enthusiastic, confident, and proactive.