Research Officer

Salary: £37,670-£40,850 per annum, plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: London (40 Queen Street, EC4R 1DD) with hybrid working

Reports to: Head of Policy & Research

Application closing date: 22:30 PM, Friday 22 March 2026

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is recruiting a Research Officer to deliver high-quality research, data analysis and policy outputs that support our thought leadership and lobbying work on behalf of UK business schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse higher education datasets (e.g. HESA, NSS) to inform reports, dashboards and policy positions.
• Lead the design, administration and analysis of member surveys.
• Draft research reports, briefing papers and consultation responses.
• Support Research and International Committees and related working groups.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in a research, policy or data analysis role.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research expertise, including survey design.
• Proven ability to analyse complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Excellent written communication skills, including translating complex information into clear English.
• Experience producing research or policy papers for varied audiences.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Degree-level education (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of UK higher education and experience with HESA, Heidi Plus, Tableau or Power BI is desirable.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the Job Description.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, plus benefits
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Attractive Employer non-contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support Season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme and eye care support
• A supportive, values-driven and collegiate working environment

How to Apply

Please send your CV of 2 pages and a covering letter (maximum one page) explaining how you meet the essential criteria in the job description by email via the button below.

Deadline: 22:30 pm, Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Chartered ABS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.