Bowel Research UK is looking for a permanent Research and Grants Manager to coordinate and evaluate the management of the charity’s research activities. This role covers all aspects of pre- and post-award research management, impact reporting, grant finance management and governance, co-ordination of the Charity’s scientific committees and shaping external scientific communications to supporters and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will foster and maintain strong relationships with researchers, serving as the primary point of contact for engaging with the research community.
Bowel Research UK are bringing this permanent role following time spent with an interim postholder in position to create a solid foundation and understanding of what the role needs.
This is an opportunity to work with the UK’s leading specialist bowel cancer and bowel disease research charity. Bowel Research UK believe that a cure for bowel cancer and effective treatments to mitigate, or entirely eradicate, other bowel diseases is possible – but only if vital research is funded and investment made into the scientific and medical communities today, to see the benefits tomorrow.
Bowel Research UK are a flexible employer, for this post they are looking for someone to be comfortable with joining the team in the London office once a month. If the post holder would prefer to work more regularly from an office base, the charity has office space at Royal College of Surgeons in central London. Most team members work from here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For further information and to apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack to arrange a conversation about your suitability for the role and next steps.
Closing date: midnight Wednesday 22nd July
The selection process will involve a two-stage interview process.
Thank you!
Research Manager
£38,709pa + Excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working (minimum 40% in person collaboration per month)
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a Research Manager to join WWF-UK.
In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality qualitative and quantitative research that helps us better understand supporter attitudes, motivations, behaviours and barriers. You’ll turn evidence into clear, actionable insight that supports stronger decision-making across WWF-UK.
You’ll manage a range of research activity, including brand tracking, supporter surveys, audience research, segmentation, benchmarking studies, CSAT surveys and industry trend analysis. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Brand, Digital, Communications, Campaigns and Fundraising to embed evidence-based thinking into planning, campaign development, supporter engagement and evaluation.
You’ll also manage relationships with research agencies, ensuring work is well-briefed, delivered to a high standard and provides value for money. Alongside this, you’ll help strengthen how research is commissioned, governed, shared and reused across WWF-UK, including supporting ethical practice, GDPR compliance, commissioning guidance and the development of a central research repository.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
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Proven experience delivering qualitative and quantitative research projects across the full research lifecycle
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Strong research expertise, including survey design, sampling, data interpretation and behavioural insight
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Experience managing research agencies, including briefing, quality checking, managing deliverables and maintaining strong working relationships
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Ability to translate research questions into clear briefs and apply the right methodology to generate actionable insight
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret findings and summarise them into clear strategic implications
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex insight clearly through narrative, visuals and recommendations
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple research projects and priorities
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making without line authority
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Understanding of research governance, ethical practice and GDPR as it relates to research
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High level of digital and data literacy
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A clear commitment to WWF-UK’s mission, values and ethical standards
Desirable
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Experience with brand tracking, audience surveys, segmentation models, benchmarking studies, CSAT surveys and industry trend analysis
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Experience supporting decision-making in marketing, communications, campaigns, fundraising or supporter engagement settings
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Experience developing or applying audience frameworks, segmentation or insight tools in planning contexts
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Experience developing research processes, commissioning guidance or central insight repositories
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Experience using research or analysis tools, such as SPSS or analytics platforms
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Experience working in a charity, purpose-led or complex stakeholder environment
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Qualification in research, marketing, behavioural science, social science or a related discipline
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
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Annual leave starting at 26 days a year pro-rated, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
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Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
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5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
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Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
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Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We're a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date
19/07/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Thank you!
- Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer?
- Could you lead learning, engagement and research elements of a Dementia-Inclusive Cancer Support Pilot?
- Are you a skilled facilitator able to engage diverse groups with particular experience?
Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia
People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness:
- Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment
- Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions
- Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care
- Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support
Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement.
The postholder will establish and facilitate a Participatory Learning Group involving people with lived experience, carers and professionals, ensuring that learning from the project informs service development, system improvement and future practice.
The role will gather, analyse and communicate insight from participants and frontline delivery, helping generate evidence about what works in supporting people living with dementia and cancer.
We are looking for a skilled Facilitator who:
- Has experience of community engagement, participation, co-production or qualitative research.
- Has experience gathering and analysing qualitative information and ability to identify themes and learning from complex information.
- Has excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
Training and development opportunities are available to all staff.
Full details about the role, including key responsibilities, can be found within the job pack. We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal chat to discuss the opportunity and working at Age UK Sutton. You will be able to view the job pack once you hit apply.
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £18,300 pro rata (£30,500 actual)
Location: Sutton (community venues, partner organisations and hybrid
working)
Contract: Fixed Term (Grant funded - 2 years)
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026
Interview date: 20th/21st/23rd July
If you cannot attend this interview date, please let us know when you submit your application. If we invite you to interview, we will always do our best to find a suitable alternative date. We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us. We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments. An applicant’s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate’s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
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21 - 50
A Sutton where every older person lives well, feeling connected and valued with the confidence and support they need to thrive.
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