Location: Yeovil (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week)Salary:£30,000 -£36,000 depending on experience + strong benefits package
We’re recruiting on behalf of a large, purpose-driven organisation with a strong social mission. They’re looking to bring in a skilled Research Officer to join their in-house insight and performance function—someone who can deliver high-quality research that drives real-world service and strategy improvements.
This is a great opportunity for someone from a market or business research background who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insight.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering qualitative and quantitative research projects end-to-end
- Designing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and desk-based research
- Producing clear, evidence-based reports tailored to different audiences
- Managing multiple projects at once with a focus on quality and outcomes
- Engaging with internal teams to embed insight into business planning and service delivery
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in applied market/business research (not academic-only)
- Strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing ability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy, agile team
- Ideally degree-qualified or holding a relevant research-related qualification
What’s in it for you?
This role offers the chance to shape decisions that impact thousands of people across the region. You'll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values insight and innovation—and supports your continued development.
Top benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell days
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance (5x salary)
- Flexible/agile working options
- Generous retail and lifestyle discounts
- Strong internal learning & development support
If you're an experienced researcher who thrives on turning insight into impact, this could be a great next step.
Please Apply to find out more!