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The Research and Projects Assistant will help to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
Location: Working from home with occasional travel to London and other parts of the UK for team days and events.
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesday and ideally the remaining hours to be across Monday-Thursday. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
Closing date: 2 June
Provisional interview dates: W/C 22 June
About the role
The Research and Projects Assistant is a new role supporting EFN’s strategic projects and research, and would suit someone looking to build their experience in these areas. The post-holder will play a key role in helping to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
The role will involve supporting a range of projects across research, grantmaking practices, and digital tools/platforms. The exact mix of work will evolve over time, but is likely to include contributing to major research outputs (including EFN’s Where the Green Grants Went series), supporting the development of sector tools, and assisting with collaborative funding initiatives.
About you
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and information, thinking creatively, and ensuring that high-quality projects are delivered efficiently. We’re looking for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in research and a strong interest in environmental issues and/or philanthropy. This role involves supporting a range of projects, so being able to keep track of tasks and information will be important.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.
Essential
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Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Clear and concise written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.
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Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.
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Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector.
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A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.
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A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.
Desirable
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Experience of writing reports for diverse audiences.
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Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.
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Experience with AI, coding (e.g. Python), and building or testing digital platforms.
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Familiarity with philanthropy and grant-making processes.
We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June. If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.
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Job Title – Research Assistant
Contract – 12-months fixed term
Work pattern - Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)
Salary - £28,000 per annum (or pro rata)
Location - Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least once a week and homeworking
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their research and evaluation skills to join our growing Research Impact and Evaluation team as a Research Assistant to help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.
About Coram and the team
Coram is the UK’s first and longest continuing children’s charity established in 1739 as The Foundling Hospital. Today we are a group of specialist organisations, working in the UK and around the world to support vulnerable children and young people from infancy to independence, creating positive change that lasts a lifetime. Coram helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
This role will be based in Coram’s Research Impact and Evaluation team within Coram’s Institute for Children and will focus on delivering research projects and evaluations, both externally commissioned or within the Coram group. The role offers exciting opportunities to build links with economists, statisticians, academics, and researchers to pursue research dedicated to improving the life chances for children and young people.
Coram’s Research Impact and Evaluation Team includes 12 researchers and a network of research associates, pro bono analysts and peer researchers. We carry out qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research with children and young people which often includes their parents/carers and the professionals who support them. This includes a wide range of evaluations from feasibility studies and process evaluations through to large-scale, multi-site experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations. We work in-house to support colleagues in the Coram group of children’s charities to evaluate their effectiveness and include the voice of children and young people. We are also commissioned to carry out evaluations for the What Works Centres, the public sector including local authorities, central government, and the NHS, as well as other third sector organisations.
As a team we aspire to be child-centred, rigorous, grounded in experience, embedded in practice, collaborative and impactful. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalized groups.
About the role
Coram’s Research Impact & Evaluation Team is seeking a dedicated and hard-working individual with an interest in research and evaluation to join our team to work on a range of quantitative and qualitative projects. You will need to be flexible, pro-active, well-organised and willing to learn.
The role also comes with a range of personal and professional benefits including dedicated time for continuous professional development, 25 plus days of annual leave, regular team reflective practice sessions and flexible working arrangements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in applied research and evaluation, and has a passion for designing and delivering high-quality evidence which improves policy and practice for vulnerable children, young people and their families.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 7th June 2026 @ 23:59pm
Interviews: 15 – 19/06/2026
We will make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support them in their interview.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we are very committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented in research roles. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
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Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.