Research Assistant (Internal Applications Only)

City St George's, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary

Staff training & development

Pension scheme

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a research-focused professional to support leadership development programmes in social care. The role involves coordinating research activities, data analysis and reporting findings, with collaboration across sector partners and people with lived experience.

Applicants should hold a health/social care degree (postgraduate qualification preferred) and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. Closing date: 18 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in health/social care or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Experience in planning, conducting and evaluating research/evaluation activities.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and its relevance to social care outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and evaluation of leadership development programmes for social care professionals.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation activities; engage stakeholders.
• Develop surveys, analyze data and report findings; support research projects.
• Coordinate programme delivery and manage student placements.
• Collaborate with colleagues, sector partners and people with lived experience.

Skills

Research & Evaluation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication of findings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/social care or related field

Postgraduate qualification in health/social care

Job description

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

My Home Life England (MHLE), based within the Department of Interprofessional Healthcare at City St George’s, University of London, is an evidence-based initiative supporting quality of life in social care. This role will support research, evaluation and professional development activities, including a Rayne Foundation-funded National Care Sector Leaders Programme, as well as wider projects focused on leadership, partnership working and innovation across the social care sector.

Responsibilities

You will support the planning, coordination and evaluation of leadership development programmes for social care professionals. Responsibilities include assisting with qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation activities, stakeholder engagement, survey development, data analysis, reporting findings, supporting research projects, coordinating programme delivery, managing student placements, and working collaboratively with colleagues, sector partners and people with lived experience.

Person Specification

You will hold a degree and preferably a postgraduate qualification in a health, social care or related field, or equivalent experience. You will have experience of research and/or evaluation activities, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyse information and communicate findings to diverse audiences. An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and an interest in improving outcomes within the social care sector are essential.

Additional Information

For more information about the role, please refer to the job description.

Closing date for applications:18 Oct 2026 at 11:59pm

The University is unable to sponsor employment visas for this vacancy. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with UK immigration requirements.

The selection process will involve an interview and may include a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

• City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.