Researcher

Guardian Jobs; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A research consultancy in the UK is seeking a Researcher to advance understanding in children's services and public health. The role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative research, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and using Excel for data management. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills, with a motivation to contribute to meaningful change. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and insists on a commitment to diversity. Applications are welcomed until 10am on February 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in sectors like children's services and mental health.
• Evidence of motivation to join Cordis Bright.
• Skills in statistical analysis and report writing.
• Experience engaging with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather data for research.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Produce reports and presentations for diverse audiences.

Skills

Knowledge of quantitative research approaches

Knowledge of qualitative research approaches

Strong communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Tools

Excel

Job description

Researcher

Cordis Bright helps our clients deliver improved outcomes across children’s services, adult social care, criminal justice, NHS, domestic abuse, mental health, multiple disadvantage, public health and employment. We do this through evidence‑based research, rigorous evaluation and proven consultancy approaches.

Key challenges that we are helping to address include:

• What are the needs of children with complex needs and how do we ensure systems respond effectively?
• How effectively are local authorities, the NHS, independent sector and other partners working together effectively to improve health and wellbeing outcomes across a local area?
• How do you successfully prevent children and young people becoming involved in serious youth violence?
• To what extent, and how, are domestic abuse interventions helping to improve long‑term outcomes for families?
• What are the needs of autistic people and their families and how can they best be addressed?

Essential requirements

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in one or more of the sectors in which Cordis Bright specialises.
• Clear and evidenced motivation for wanting to join Cordis Bright.
• Knowledge and applied experience of different quantitative research approaches, methods, data collection management and analysis techniques. Skills in Excel including the use of pivot tables. Experience of producing and interpreting descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge and applied experience of different qualitative research approaches, methods, data collection, management and analysis techniques. Experience of conducting consultations with a range of stakeholders, Experience of conducting analysis of qualitative data using thematic analysis or similar approaches.
• Ability to engage sensitively with people who might need support from public or voluntary sector services, including children, young people and adults of all ages. This might be demonstrated through prior experience of engaging with people who might need support or through your own lived experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, in particular report writing, presentations and team working.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Commercial and business acumen.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from people who

• Can further help us ensure that our team reflects the diversity of backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, experiences and viewpoints in our society today.
• Have the skills, experience and interest to progress to Consultant.

Our aspirations

We are building a company where team members can live their values and make a positive difference to our society. We are committed to:

• Helping to ensure that public services change lives for the better.
• Delivering high quality work that delivers impact and value.
• Tackling inequity in service provision, access, and outcomes.
• Taking a collaborative approach: with our clients, with service users and beneficiaries, and with colleagues.
• Maximising the positive difference that diversity of background, life experience and opinion can bring to the quality of our work and the insight that we generate.
• Implementing approaches that are open, honest, thoughtful, participative and based on strong evidence of ‘what works’.

To apply

Please download an application pack from our website for further information about the role and about how to apply. We operate a blind shortlisting process so please ensure that you follow the instructions closely. Deadline for applications is 10am on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Cordis Bright is an equal opportunities employer.

To download an application pack, please visit our website via the button below.