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Senior Researcher

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Description

Youth Advantage UK (YAUK) is seeking a Volunteer Senior Researcher. The successful candidates will be allocated to lead one of our teams that either conducts, supports or progresses our short term or long term research projects. They should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities:

  • To lead a small team of volunteers in conducting research or developing research

  • To provide oversight of a number of tasks at once while providing support on specific issues as they arise

  • To provide guidance to the team

  • To work with management and the team to coordinate research projects and planning

  • To provide advice and guidance to more junior team members

  • To conduct or oversee research projects 

  • To ensure of ethical standards at all times and monitor task progress to ensure of compliance

•    Requirements:

•    Experience of leading a small team in a charity or research or policy setting
•    Knowledge of issues affecting children and young people in the UK.
•    Knowledge of a range of research methods
•    Experience of writing or contributing to research or briefings and other policy documents.
•    Excellent writing and speaking skills.
•    IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
•    Ability to work well independently and in a team.
•    Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
•    Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Benefits
•    Gain valuable experience in influencing research projects
•    Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
•    Flexible volunteering hours.

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Youth Advantage UK View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 13 December 2025
Closing date: 01 January 2026 at 19:02
Job ref: SR3
Tags: Research