Research & Insights Advisor Jobs 2026 at Cherie Blair Foundation for Women | Remote UK & London Hybrid Opportunity @Cherie Blair Foundation for Women | Remote UK & London Hybrid Opportunity

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women supports women entrepreneurs to start, sustain and grow successful businesses while promoting fairer and more inclusive business environments worldwide. The Foundation’s research and evidence-based programmes contribute to strengthening women’s economic empowerment and improving access to opportunities globally.

The organisation is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Research & Insights Advisor to support the delivery of a major multi-country research project focused on women entrepreneurs’ access to finance in the UK, Mexico and Vietnam.

Join the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women as a Research & Insights Advisor Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Globally

The Research & Insights Advisor will work closely with the Head of Research & Impact to deliver high-quality applied research and generate actionable insights for policymakers, programme teams, funders and financial-sector stakeholders.

Job Title: Research & Insights Advisor
Location: Remote or Hybrid in London (1 day/week)
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £22,848 (£45,696 FTE equivalent)
Organisation: Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

This is a hands-on research role requiring strong quantitative and qualitative research expertise, excellent analytical judgement and the ability to communicate evidence clearly to non-academic audiences.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Foundation’s wider research portfolio while ensuring all outputs are methodologically robust, accessible and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Research Design & Delivery

• Support the development of research questions, methodologies and data collection tools
• Design and review surveys, interview guides and focus group protocols
• Ensure research tools are methodologically sound, unbiased and contextually appropriate
• Collaborate with consultants and external partners to maintain quality and rigour

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, validate and analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets
• Identify inconsistencies, analytical gaps and data quality issues
• Produce research reports, briefs, blogs and evidence summaries
• Translate findings into clear and actionable insights for varied audiences
• Strengthen narrative flow, accessibility and data visualisation in outputs

Quality Assurance & Research Oversight

• Review consultant and partner outputs for methodological quality and analytical accuracy
• Provide constructive feedback to strengthen research deliverables
• Ensure final outputs meet agreed standards with minimal revision required

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and manage research project timelines and deliverables
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams, countries and stakeholders
• Support externally commissioned research processes

• Manage consultant relationships and monitor delivery standards
• Work closely with communications and partnerships teams to maximise research impact

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Significant experience in applied research using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Strong experience designing survey instruments and research tools independently
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Strong written communication and report-writing skills
• Experience managing research projects from planning through delivery
• Experience working with consultants or externally commissioned research

• Strong stakeholder coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent data visualisation and presentation abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Desirable Criteria

The following experience will be advantageous:

• Research experience related to entrepreneurship, gender or access to finance
• Experience working on multi-country research projects
• Experience within international development contexts
• Familiarity with low- and middle-income country environments
• Understanding of data collection challenges in resource-constrained settings

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will:

1. Complete a short hiring task during the week beginning 29 June 2026
2. Attend interviews during the weeks beginning 6 July and 13 July 2026

Applications may close earlier depending on the volume and quality of applications received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing relevant experience (maximum two A4 pages)
• Updated CV (maximum two A4 pages)
• One or two writing samples, preferably research-related

Applications and enquiries should be sent to: recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org

Candidates can learn more and access the full job pack via the official website: Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Careers Page

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes requests for accessibility support where required.