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Join the NCCPE as a Research Associate

updated on 05 Jun 2025
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Are you passionate about research that makes a real-world impact? Do you want to help shape a more inclusive and engaged higher education sector? We're looking for a dynamic and curious Research Associate to join our friendly and ambitious team. The closing date for this role is Friday 20th June. 

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The NCCPE is at the forefront of transforming how universities engage with society. We support culture change in UK higher education by championing public engagement, building strong networks, and delivering high-impact projects.

As a Research Associate, you’ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects and services, supporting our Research Fellow and Policy Analyst. Your work will include:

  • Conducting literature reviews and consultations
  • Designing and analysing surveys and evaluations
  • Synthesising data into actionable insights
  • Contributing to reports, publications, and training materials
  • Supporting funding bids and project proposals

You’ll play a key role in shaping our understanding of public engagement across the UK HE sector, including contributing to our State of the Sector assessment and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025, and we’d love to hear from you.