Research Officer
Salary: £35,642 per annum (Grade 3)
Permanent, full-time
Based in Glasgow
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?
This is an exciting role to support the sport sector use research and evidence to plan and improve. You will work with internal staff and partners across the sport sector.
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 be part of a small research team delivering sportscotland’s research strategy. This includes monitoring and evaluation, developing research tools and managing research projects. Our research will inform decisions and encourage continuous improvement.
In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, childcare vouchers, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your personal development and much more.
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.
Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements.
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.
Closing date: 6 May 2024
Anticipated interview dates: 17 and 21 May 2024
Anticipated start date: 1 July 2024
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