Entry-level role in well-established research company working in education, publishing,sustainabilityand health Th is role provides a great opportunity to get involved in every aspect of a wide variety of research projects, from set up through to end deliverable s. This will provid e you with a breadth of experience, allow ing you to understand what youre most interested in. Key responsibilities: Recruiting respondents across our research projects. Conducting interviews. Setting up and assisting with focus groups. Desk research. Building and testing eSurveys using SNAP survey software. Getting involved in data processing and analysis,using software such as CoLoop, Atlas.ti and Q. Involvement in analysis and reporting meetings, letting us know what youve found. Creating presentations. Project management and administration. Editing research outputs such as reports and research tools. As part of our research team, youll play a crucial role in the daily running of projects. The work is project-base d, fast - paced and dynamic. B ut we wont throw you in at the deep end. O ur young team of 1 4 permanent researchers are always here to provide you with the training you need and to answer any questions. We offer an open and inclusive corporate culture.Youllbe giventhe opportunity to try outnew ideas, take responsibility and work independently within a supportive environment.Youllalsobe encouragedto make positive suggestions to help refinethe way we work.Many of our pastResearchAssistantshavebecomeseniorteammembersatShiftincludingprogressing tosenior management. What we're looking for The ideal candidate would have: Afirst degree, a masters, relevant graduate apprenticeship or similar qualification. Organisational skills and an ability to multi-task. Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Aprofessional and friendly manner. Adesire to learn new skills. GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English. High standards and strong attention to detail. The ability to work independently or in a team. You may not have worked in a research role yet, but you'llprobably have enjoyed the research elements of your prior education and have an interest in at least one of our keysectors: education, publishing, sustainability or health. Benefits A rigorous induction and structured training programme to help you acquire the competencies you need to learn andprogress. £200 per year to learn about asubject of your choice outside work employees have used this in the past to learn a language, a practical craft, and study fashion journalism. A pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions. 2 days a year volunteering allowance. 25 days paid holiday in each holiday year Bank Holidays and a day off for your birthday. Working policies including the right to work overseas for a month a year, and a sabbatical after 7 years employment. Normal office hours are 9-5, 5 days a week. Following your initial induction, flexible working hours will be offered (see below). Profit shared with staff each year as a bonus. An employee assistance programme offering healthcare benefits, including free counselling sessions, discounts and the cycle to work scheme. Flexible working You would be contracted to work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. W e currently use a hybrid work model, with all members of the team able to work both in the office and at home. We would ask you to work 3 days a week in our office to give you an opportunity to get embedded in the team and have more personalised training until the end of your probation period. A fter this, you will be required to work 2 days a week in the office though you can work more days in the office if you wish. Working hours are flexible around the core hours of 10-12 and 2-4. As k us for more details. Company overview For over 20 years, S h ift Insight has specialised in bringing essential market research insight to some of the worlds leading education organisations. These includ e publishers, exam boards, schools, colleges and universities. We also work with professional societies to help them strengthen ties with their membership and support a range of organisations working on climate issues. Our clients rate us 4.8 out of 5 for overall quality. We have helped Edtech companies develo p services for school children, conducted global research on English language teaching, explored research culture in the UK for Wellcome, worked with Springer Nature to enhance their understanding of the scientific community, supported universities in develop ing successful new courses, and assisted professional and scholarly societies to understand their members or the impact of their educational events. Other clients include the University of the Arts London, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson, World Afro Day, the General Medical Council, The Open University, Imperial Coll e ge, London, City & Guilds, the Institute of Physics, the Royal College of Nursing, King s College London, UKRI and many others. We were proud to achieve Certified B Corporation status in October 2020 ( with a score of 109.1, much higher than industry benchmarks ), be coming one of the first B-Corp research agencies in the UK. We are a low carbon research organisation and devised the UK's first carbon literacy course for the insight sector. See more details in our impact report on our website. Diversity and equality Shift Insight is committed to encouraging diversity. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each others differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity, and that supports individuals to develop and maximise their true potential. We are registered disability confident level 2, and our office building is accessibility equipped. How to apply A fair process : Shift Insight want to ensure we evaluate people on their skills and experience instead of factors that can lead to biased decisions. Therefore, we are keeping the first stage of our application process anonymised. Our core recruitment team will choose candidates based on their experience, and will only be able to view personally identifying information such as names and email addresses once we have selected those we would like to interview. What to do : Please fill out the application form using the link provided. You will be asked to upload your CV. Please be aware that you will not be able to save your answers and come back, so avoid closing your browser during this process. Need help? Please call our offices if you have any difficulties accessing the form. Timing: Applications are due by Midnight on Sunday14th September 2025. The first round of interviews will take place in the week commencing22nd September 2025. These will be online. A second round of interviews will be face to face in our Brixton office.