ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Researcher (Customer Insight and Smart Technology).
We are seeking a Researcher (Customer Insight and Smart Technology) to play a pivotal role in strengthening our evidence base and shaping the future of our services. You will conduct applied research that strengthens customer experience, independence, and digital inclusion through smart technologies
Working across our villages you will focus on understanding the needs and behaviours of current and future residents by exploring how smart home solutions can enhance wellbeing, safety, and autonomy. You will maintain and develop the Innovation Apartment, assess smart technology solutions, and generate insights that influence strategy, operations, and service design.
This is a great opportunity to see your research make a tangible, real-world difference to the lives of older people.
Benefits of the role include;
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension (up to 9%)
Buy and sell holiday
Free life insurance
Cycle2work scheme
Attendance reward
Free use of on-site location gyms
Role Details
Role: Researcher (Customer Insight and Smart Technology)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time, permanent)
Location: Head Office, Coventry, CV3 2SN
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Key Duties:
Conduct research to understand the values, behaviours, and expectations of both current and future retirement living customers;
Investigate the effectiveness of smart technologies in supporting independence, safety and wellbeing in older adults;
Evaluate smart devices (e.g. sensors, voice assistants, health monitors) for usability and impact;
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and operational teams;
Support the development of pilot projects and future-living concepts, ensuring they are informed by robust insight;
Monitor developments in the UK retirement living sector and broader social trends affecting older adults.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working within retirement communities or older adult services. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact comfortably with older adults. You should possess a genuine care for enhancing older adults' quality of life.
Please see job description for further information about this exciting opportunity!
Do not miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Researcher (Customer Insight and Smart Technology).
• Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
Proposed interview date: Week commencing Monday 12th January 2026, and/or week commencing Monday 19th January 2026
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
ExtraCare does not participate in the current “ UK Visa Sponsorship ” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship .
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Be one of the first to apply!
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