Research Officer Salary: £37,670-£40,850 per annum, plus benefits Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (40 Queen Street, EC4R 1DD) with hybrid working Reports to: Head of Policy and Research Application closing date: 22:30 PM, Friday 22 March 2026 The Chartered Association of Business Schools is recruiting a Research Officer to deliver high-quality research, data analysis and policy outputs that support our thought leadership and lobbying work on behalf of UK business schools. Key responsibilities include: Analyse higher education datasets (e.g. HESA, NSS) to inform reports, dashboards and policy positions. Lead the design, administration and analysis of member surveys. Draft research reports, briefing papers and consultation responses. Support Research and International Committees and related working groups. Essential skills and experience: Experience in a research, policy or data analysis role. Strong quantitative and qualitative research expertise, including survey design. Proven ability to analyse complex datasets from multiple sources. Excellent written communication skills, including translating complex information into clear English. Experience producing research or policy papers for varied audiences. Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. High level of IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Degree-level education (or equivalent) Knowledge of UK higher education and experience with HESA, Heidi Plus, Tableau