Research Support Worker
Research Support Worker (Women Only)
Location: Northamptonshire (hybrid - in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Part-time - 3 days per week - Weds, Thurs, Friday
Salary: £14ph
We're looking for a reliable, highly organised individual to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.
This is a varied and meaningful role - helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You'll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You'll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.
Key responsibilities include:
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Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.
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Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.
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Taking notes during meetings and workshops.
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Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.
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Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.
You'll bring:
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Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.
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Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
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Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.
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An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.
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A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people's autonomy and expertise.
It would also be great if you have:
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Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.
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An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
If you're organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we'd love to hear from you.