Researcher

NIANRO CONSULTING; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent research agency in the UK is seeking an experienced researcher to support projects focused on racial justice and social policy. The role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, designing surveys, and working collaboratively in a diverse team. Candidates must have relevant research experience and understand the complexities of race. This contract position offers flexible hours (4-12 per week) and a fee of £30-38 per hour, based in or near London.

Qualifications

• Experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies required.
• Demonstrable experience of survey design and analysis is essential.
• Understanding of how personal identity impacts the research process is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research for various projects.
• Design interview schedules and conduct focus groups.
• Attend in-person meetings as required in London.

Skills

Qualitative research methodologies

Quantitative research methodologies

Survey design and analysis

Conducting focus groups

Research software (SurveyMonkey, NVIVO, SPSS, EXCEL)

Knowledge of racial justice

Understanding of ethical research practice

Report writing

Job description

NIANRO Consulting is a small, independent research agency specialising in racial justice and social policy. Clients include government and non-government organisations, universities, schools and charities. We recently completed an eight month qualitative study examining the career experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic prison educators and we are currently carrying out an independent mixed methods review of racism for a national professional organisation. We are looking for an experienced researcher to join us.

We are looking for someone personable, hardworking, analytical and reliable who is accustomed to working independently as well as in collaboration with others. You will be able to code and interpret data, identify patterns and connections as well as areas of dissonance. You understand the complexities of race and racism and the ways these issues can play out within organisations and how your own identity informs the research process. You possess good communication skills and would work well as part of a friendly, ethnically mixed team. Where practical, we tend to carry out client meetings and data collection in person so you should live in or, in close proximity to, London.

Person specification

We welcome applications from researchers who can evidence the following:

• Experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Demonstrable experience of survey design and analysis
• Experience of designing interview schedules, conducting focus groups and one-to-one in-depth interviews (online and in person)
• Confidence using research software including SurveyMonkey, NVIVO, SPSS, EXCEL
• Specialist knowledge of racial justice in the UK, Europe or US gained, for example, through academic study or working in an organisation specialising in equity/social justice
• Has an understanding of how their identity and positionality impacts the research process
• Has practical knowledge of ethical research practice and data protection measures
• Is London based or lives within easy access of London and is open to in person meetings
• Experience of report writing for a wide client-base would be a plus

Hours: approximately 4-12 hours per week, depending on the project lifecycle, during standard office hours. The majority of this time (approx. 75%) can be carried out virtually. This is a self-employed, contract position for an initial 10-12 months.

Fee: £30-38 per hour (depending on experience)

To apply

Please send a 2-page CV along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words, as a single MSWord or pdf document, explaining how your experience matches the person specification. Statements over this word count or generated via AI will automatically be excluded from consideration. Please do not submit any additional information other than what has been requested; assessment will be made based on CVs and statements alone. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in person interview in central London for which they will be asked to prepare a short presentation.

Please read the above guidelines carefully. Unsolicited emails, CVs and statements will not be considered.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 14 November 2025

In person interviews: Monday 24 November 2025

We are a small organisation so, unfortunately, are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates. If you have not heard from us within five working days of the closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward.

If you have any questions, please email: [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest in working with us at NIANRO Consulting.