Research Officer

CHM; England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research Officer to support their research programme. The role involves managing research processes and ensuring findings are accessible. Ideal candidates will have a degree, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a salary of circa £33,000 per annum along with benefits including 36 days of holiday and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working

Private counselling service

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and management of research funding calls.
• Provide support for internal research projects.
• Organise and support research governance groups.
• Search, review and summarise research publications.
• Assist with the organisation of the charity’s Research Conference.
• Maintain accurate research records in line with GDPR requirements.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organised and motivated Research Officer to support their research programme and the wider work of the Evidence and Policy Team.

Job Title: Research Officer
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (with the possibility of regular home working by agreement)
Salary: Circa £33,000 per annum
Salary Band: Specialist(SP4)
Line Management: None
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, flexible working, private counselling service, professional development opportunities
Closing Date: 26th January 2026 (early applications may be reviewed as received).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality research that helps improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for people affected by coeliac disease. Working closely with internal teams, researchers and external partners, you will play a key role in managing research processes, supporting funded projects and ensuring research findings are accessible to a wide range of audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and management of research funding calls, peer and lay review processes, and funded research projects.
• Provide support for internal research projects and appropriate third‑party research related to coeliac disease.
• Organise and support research governance groups, including meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Search, review and summarise research publications for internal use and external communications.
• Assist with the organisation of the charity’s Research Conference and other Evidence and Policy events.
• Maintain accurate research records, databases and CRM systems in line with GDPR requirements.

About You

The organisation is looking for a detail‑focused and proactive individual with a strong interest in research and evidence‑based practice. You will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• High attention to detail and confidence working with data, reports and publications.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

About the employer

The employer is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years, they have been supporting those with coeliac disease and related conditions by providing trusted advice, funding vital research, and campaigning for better access to safe gluten‑free food. Their work ensures that no one’s life is limited by gluten.

Interested?

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Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Research Assistant, Research Coordinator, Evidence Officer, Policy and Research Officer, or Clinical Research Administrator.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and they are determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

No agencies please.