Research & Development Coordinator

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.  

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Research and Growth Manager 

Based: Battersea 

Salary: £31,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Environment

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the Research & Growth Manager, this position will support the Research & Development (R&D) function of the Growth Team by undertaking desk research, gathering evidence, coordinating studies and providing high level administrative support for the Growth Team when needed.  

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part our Growth Team, providing support to the R&D function, this position is best suited to someone in the early stages of their R&D career, however experience reviewing and synthesising evidence and strong secondary research skills are a must. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Undertaking research (primary and secondary) to inform the design and development of community services and/or products 
• Assisting with coordinating studies (e.g. surveys, focus groups, interviews) with community groups/consumers for product and/or service development 
  • For example, creating flyers, consent forms, organising study locations and liaising with study participants
• Analysing data (quantitative and qualitative) collated from the studies/testing of products/services  
• Drafting research findings into design and development recommendations 
• Presenting research findings to stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team 
• Supporting with stakeholder engagement and administrative duties (including coordinating meetings and minute taking) and representing R&D in stakeholder engagements 
• Working with internal Enable teams to carry out relevant research 

Skills and Experience:  

• Degree-level education with strong academic background and proven experience in research (in a university, internship or job setting) 
• Demonstrated experience in researching, reviewing and synthesising evidence to draw insights / recommendations 
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to conduct desk research and analyse different data 
• Administrative and organisation skills, including:  
  • Ability to work to project timelines and individual timelines 
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong written communication skills, with experience creating a range of communication materials for diverse audiences, including research reports, briefs and meeting minutes 
• Experience developing engaging content and articulating ideas clearly in presentations  

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.