Job overview

The Strategy Unit is leading research, analysis and change from within the NHS.

The NHS and its partners face significant challenges, and our work is in high demand. We support healthcare providers, commissioners, universities, charities, and government organisations to solve complex problems by providing evidence-informed analysis and advice.

For more information about our work including recent and current projects, please visit our website: https://www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk 

The Strategy Unit is committed to being more representative of the people we serve. We would like to encourage applications from appropriately qualified individuals from underrepresented groups. 

As a Research Assistant you will be involved in a wide range of work in our mixed-method project teams and be supported to develop and grow your skills and interests.

We are looking for people with an interest in social research and evaluation, and a relevant undergraduate qualification – with some experience of applied qualitative research methods.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Evaluation Team you will be working on a wide range of evaluations from small, local interventions to large, national complex and high-profile programmes.

Working for our organisation

The Strategy Unit has an office in central Birmingham, but our staff are based all over the UK. Most of the Evaluation Team work to a hybrid model of home and the office; some work at home.

The Evaluation Team has a voluntary compressed hours nine-day fortnight with a common non-working day. We know that everyone has a life outside work, and other flexible working options are available (as well as standard hours!). 

We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.

We have identified three diverse groups, In particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.

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