Researcher - Social Surveys Department

National Centre for Social Research; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social research organization is seeking a Researcher in London to contribute to quantitative research design and analysis. The role entails high-quality communication, project management, and stakeholder liaison. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and experience in quantitative methods, along with strong communication skills. The position offers benefits such as 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous company pension scheme

Life insurance and health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Understanding of and skills in quantitative research methods.
• Experience of delivering high-quality research studies within time and budget.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and implementation of quantitative research.
• Developing and testing quantitative data collection instruments.
• Carrying out quantitative analysis to a high standard.

Skills

Quantitative research skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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Researcher - Social Surveys Department, London

Client:

National Centre for Social Research

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and implementation of quantitative research.
• Developing and testing quantitative data collection instruments and other relevant survey material, including interviewer briefings.
• Supporting data collection efforts through interviewer briefings.
• Carrying out quantitative analysis to a high standard (with supervision).
• Preparing presentations and reports to a high standard (with supervision).
• Liaising effectively and professionally with NatCen staff, as well as external customers and collaborators.
• Maintaining and promoting high ethical and information security standards.
• Performing any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Understanding of and skills in quantitative research methods.
• Experience of delivering high-quality research studies, helping to ensure their delivery to time and budget.
• Quantitative research skills and at least one-two years’ experience of conducting research surveys and analysing the resulting data.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate clearly, in different styles and for different audiences.
• Good project management skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to manage deadlines effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience of carrying out, or contributing to, an applied social research project.
• Experience of using statistical analysis software.
• Higher degree with significant social research methods content.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Life insurance and health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring from industry-leading experts.

Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high application volume, so please apply promptly.