Senior Research OfficerSalary: £47,699-£54,569 per annum*Full time, Fixed term for two yearsHappy to talk flexible workingBased in Glasgow / Hybrid
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.
Are you passionate about helping people use data and research to make better decisions?
Do you want to apply your research skills to help the people of Scotland get the most from the sporting system?
sportscotland is currently looking for a Senior Research Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver research and evaluation that supports strategic decision making across sportscotland and the wider sport sector. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to generate evidence that informs policy, investment and service improvement.
You will have skills and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research. Research is only useful if people use it, so you’ll need strong communication skills. You will need to engage people to use findings to inform decision making.
You will have experience of leading research and evaluation projects from design through to delivery, managing multiple priorities and building effective relationships with stakeholders. Experience of line management, leading project groups, or managing externally commissioned research projects would be advantageous.
As part of the research team, you will help deliver sportscotland’s research strategy through monitoring and evaluation, research project management, stakeholder engagement and capability building. You’ll provide expert advice to colleagues and partners, helping ensure research and evidence drive continuous improvement across the sport sector.
We operate a hybrid working model, and you’ll be expected to work from our Glasgow office a minimum of two days each week.
* Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the entry point of the salary band.
Employee benefits
- hybrid working
- 32 days annual leave plus 6.5 public holidays (38.5 days total) on entry
- Cycle2Work
- employee discounts
- an Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- support for professional development.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.
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