Salary: London Living Wage (pro rata, current rate £30,784)
Start date: Week commencing 13th July 2026 (with flexibility if needed)
Duration: 6 months
Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm (with occasional evening working)
Location: Our offices are currently in Somerset House in central London, with all staff expected to be working in the office at least 2 days a week.
About the Role
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and hard‑working Research Assistant to join our team. The chosen candidate will primarily provide logistical and analytical support on research projects, as well as wider administrative support to the team. The role offers exposure to all elements of our work, from observing focus groups to contributing to analysis and reporting.
Designed as an introduction to research, this internship is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in social and market research or communications.
Responsibilities
- Liaising with our network of recruiters to find suitable research participants
- Transcribing (and eventually conducting) qualitative fieldwork sessions, such as interviews and focus groups
- Attending analysis brainstorms
- Supporting with ad‑hoc tasks such as proofreading
Potential Future Opportunity
This internship may lead to a permanent role as a Research Executive at the end of the placement, depending on individual performance.
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong communication skills, on paper, in person and on the phone.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multi‑task.
- Excellent academic record.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Permission to work in the UK at the time of starting employment.
Preferred:
- Previous theoretical or practical exposure to qualitative or quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience working in an office‑based environment.
- AI skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented both in our workplace and in the sector.
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