Research Adviser

Salary: circa £38,851 per annum
Location: Central London [with some independent overseas travel]
Benefits: 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life assurance and more
Contract type:  Permanent, Full time
Job reference: ID1303

The Role

In an exciting time for the Brooke we are looking for someone to provide day-to-day support to Brooke Country Programme staff to develop their skills in developing, analysing and interpreting small-scale research projects, as part of our dedicated research team.  They will work to ensure that Brooke and partner programme staff are supported in making use of research to inform evidence based interventions to improve working equine welfare.  Independent overseas travel will be required for this role.

Criteria

You will need to have a research qualification, preferably in animal welfare science or a related biological subject and experience of applied field research in the relevant discipline.  In order to excel in this post you will have extensive knowledge of all aspects of the research process and a flexible approach to working with limited resources.  You will possess sensitivity and tact to work with a range of cultures and traditions and a genuine desire to adapt research approaches to different local contexts.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12th June 2013

Interviews to be held on: W/C on 24th June 2013

To Apply

For further information including the job description and person specification, please download and complete an application form found on the right hand side of this page.

Completed application forms should be returned to recruit@thebrooke.org or to Human Resources, The Brooke, 5th Floor Friars Bridge Court, 41-45 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NZ, United Kingdom.

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

The Brooke strives to promote equality of opportunity.