Research Officer

at  RNLI

Salary
£34,253 to £40,298 (dependent on experience)
Contract type
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Hours
Full Time
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid between home and Poole – with occasional travel to Poole as required by the role (approximately once a month)
Interview date
2nd or 3rd October
Closing Date
16-09-2024
Reference
17969
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ABOUT US

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. For 200 years our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.
We’re looking for a Research Officer to join our Research Team, which is part of our Data Team, until 5th August 2025. The Research Team supports the RNLI by delivering insight and recommendations, generated by robust and ethical research, to enable the RNLI to make sound evidence-based decisions.
This Research Officer role will work across the organisation, but will particularly support our colleagues in the Fundraising, Marketing and Media and People Departments. Research projects will be varied and include conducting in-house surveys using our survey software tool (Qualtrics), desk research and commissioning and working with suppliers to deliver qualitative and quantitative research to help shape fundraising or water safety campaigns and future strategy. Research participants will include volunteers, staff, supporters and members of the public.
It’s a fascinating role offering the chance to make a real difference to our charity.

As a Research Officer you will be tasked with the following:

• Scoping, undertaking and managing multiple and varied RNLI research projects, ensuring research evidence meets the requirements of the RNLI within the timescales agreed
• Building and maintaining successful working relationships with research customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Commissioning and working with external research suppliers to deliver high quality research, negotiating for best price and ensuring that objectives and deadlines are met
• Providing expert research advice to RNLI colleagues at all levels, and promoting the role of research in decision making