Research Officer (Social Service)

APBA TG HUMAN RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Penarth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a proactive individual for a role focusing on research support, data analysis, and project coordination. Responsibilities include conducting desktop research, analyzing data with Microsoft Office tools, and providing logistics support for meetings. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree, have strong organizational and communication skills, and enjoy working collaboratively. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to operational planning efforts over a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, preferably in relevant fields.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good research, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop scans and basic research.
• Create simple online survey forms.
• Coordinate project progress and documentation.
• Assist with meeting preparations and logistics support.
• Maintain and organize Knowledge Management repositories.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Public Policy, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Survey tools

Job description

My client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support in research, data analysis, project coordination, and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing information, supporting transformation work, and contributing to operational planning efforts.

Key Responsibilities

a. Basic Research Support

• Conduct desktop scans and basic research.
• Create simple online survey forms and gather insights to support operational planning and transformation initiatives.

b. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Use Microsoft Office or other tools to collect, analyze, and present data from research activities.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement to support decision-making.

c. Project Support

• Coordinate project progress, documentation, and tracking for research and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure project alignment with requirements, milestones, and timelines.

d. Administrative & Logistics Support

• Assist with meeting preparations (e.g., agenda materials).
• Support information collation across teams.
• Provide logistics support for workplan and engagement sessions (venue booking, refreshments, attendance tracking, printing materials, etc.).

e. Documentation & Knowledge Management (KM)

• Maintain and organize Knowledge Management repositories.
• Manage archives of operational planning documents and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, preferably in Social Sciences, Business, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with survey tools is an advantage.
• Good research, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Prior experience in research, administrative support, or project coordination is preferred but not mandatory.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months (Extendable)
• Work Location: Bishan

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates are notified.