Research and Evaluation Assistant

Location:

Home working

Salary: £16,200 to £18,000 per annum depending on experience (FTE equivalent is £27,000 to £30,000 per annum)

Employment Status:
Fixed term contract for 12 months / Part time - 3 days / 21 hours per week

As the Research and Evaluation Assistant, you’ll play a key role in demonstrating the impact of our charity’s work. You will also support the proposal and delivery of research projects for our clients. The role will be line‑managed by the Research and Evaluation Officer, and work across the charity to support the data collection of impact reporting.

You will have a mixture of experience in mixed‑methods research, evaluation and monitoring impact, with a drive to make meaningful change through robust and impactful research and evaluation. You may be looking to develop your research and evaluation skills in a digital inclusion setting.

Ideal candidates will have the following required skills:

• Experience supporting research or evaluation activities (voluntary, academic, or professional)
• Basic understanding and ability to utilise qualitative and quantitative research approaches (e.g. surveys, interviews, simple data analysis).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing, and in person/remotely.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and work to deadlines.
• Strong digital skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets and online research tools.
• An interest in digital inclusion and an understanding of the barriers faced by people who are digitally excluded.

• Experience with older and disabled customers.
• Previous work within the charity sector.
• Experience in policy, including policy briefing and stakeholder engagement.

Right to Work:
We welcome applications from overseas. However, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits.

Only applications that clearly meet the stated criteria will be considered i.e. a cover letter covering the required points and a separate CV. We are only able to provide feedback to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

In order to apply for this role, Ability Net require a Cover Letter and CV to be sent to :

Cover Letter: Please address the following points in your cover letter:

• Why you are interested in the Research and Evaluation Assistant role
• Your motivation for joining Ability Net
• What skills, qualities, and experiences you bring that make you suitable for this position

Please note:

If invited to interview, the answers that you have provided may be explored further.

CV: Provide a clear overview of your career history, focusing on roles and achievements relevant to this position. Where possible, demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and skills outlined in the job descript.

Closing Date:
Midnight BST - Sunday 8th March

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview via Teams with cameras on. This session will include the Research and Evaluation Officer and a member of the HR Team who will assess your suitability for the role through structured questions aligned to the role requirements.

Panel interviews offer a fair and inclusive process by providing multiple perspectives and ensuring consistency in evaluation. You’ll be assessed on your relevant experience, knowledge, communication style, and alignment with Ability Net’s values and goals.

We’re committed to making the process as accessible and supportive as possible - please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments or accommodations. Please contact our HR team at or call us on / 0374.