Internship: Research Assistant

Position Overview

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and hard‑working Research Assistant to join our team, with a start date week commencing 13th July 2026. The role is full‑time, Monday to Friday 9am–6pm with occasional evening work, and is a 6‑month internship designed as an introduction to insight and research. London Living Wage applies (pro rata, current rate £30,784).

Responsibilities

• Providing logistical and analytical support on research projects, including liaising with recruiters to find suitable research participants, planning and setting up qualitative fieldwork sessions such as interviews and focus groups, attending analysis brainstorms, and supporting ad‑hoc tasks such as proofreading.
• Doing AI‑driven thematic scoping, ensuring resources are accurate and effective.
• Gaining exposure to all elements of research, including observing focus groups and contributing to analysis and reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and phone).
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent academic record.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Confidence in using AI LLM models (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini).
• Creative and critical thinker, open to innovation.
• Permission to work in the UK.
• Preferable exposure to qualitative or quantitative research methodologies and office‑based environment experience.
• Experience experimenting with new technology and AI models in work or study is welcomed.

Benefits

• Top‑of‑the‑market salary.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Work‑life balance focus.
• 30 days holiday per year for research staff; 25 days for non‑research staff.
• Additional 1 day off every 20 days worked.
• Personal development through internal and external training programmes.
• Sabbatical after five years’ service.
• Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover.
• Private medical insurance through Vitality.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle scheme and season ticket loan.
• Discount package through our HR provider offering similar perks to major tech companies.
• Payroll giving.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds.

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