Senior Researcher (Arabic Speaker)

Role: Senior Researcher (Arabic Speaker)

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £32,000-£44,500

Department: Policy Research Centre

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Researcher to join our growing team, contributing to impactful international research in social and health sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research, and is passionate about evidence-based policy and practice, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Gulf contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust research projects from inception to dissemination.
• Deliver qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods studies in diverse international settings.
• Lead project management, including timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
• Write and contribute to technical and financial proposals for international funders.
• Conduct and supervise fieldwork, ensuring high quality and ethical standards.
• Produce clear, policy-relevant outputs such as reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Collaborate with local partners and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic (working professional or native level).
• Strong experience in international research related to social issues, health, and/or development.
• Demonstrated ability in:
• Proposal writing for international donors.
• Project and client management with attention to quality and timelines.
• Client report writing and research paper publication
• Solid skills in at least one research approach – qualitative, quantitative, or ideally both.
• Willingness to travel to and work in the Gulf region, including KSA.

Desirable

• Experience with funders such as FCDO, UNICEF, WHO, or similar.
• Understanding of ethical and safeguarding standards in research.
• Familiarity with participatory and inclusive research methods.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income or crisis-affected contexts.

We welcome candidates with varied sector backgrounds who bring rigour, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to international research. If you're a strategic thinker with strong research skills and a commitment to meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.