Research Assistant

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

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking graduates for an exciting opportunity in Information and Knowledge Services. In this hybrid role, you'll engage in research tasks across various disciplines, working with a team of experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, aiming to make a meaningful impact in a corporate setting focused on continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Graduates or individuals graduating in 2025 aiming for a postgraduate in Research and Information Management.
• Capable of working independently and handling routine tasks.
• Experience with AI tools like Co-Pilot is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responding to a wide variety of information and research requests.
• Conducting project research independently and as part of a team.
• Maintaining current awareness on relevant topics.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Time management

Experience using AI tools

Education

Good degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

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, 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 (mixture of office and home-based).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to information and research requests from all offices and service lines (requests are of a wide variety, and can be related, but not limited, to property research, market and financial data, property history, legal research, industry and sector coverage etc.)
• Current awareness
• Project research, independently and as part of a team

Experience and skills:

• Good degree in any discipline.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience using AI tools, such as Co-Pilot.
• General computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work to deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards work with an ability/motivation to learn new skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Resilient, flexible, enthusiastic, confident and proactive.

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