Research and Evaluation Officer

Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?

• Salary:
• £26,584 per annum pro rata
• Contract:
• Permanent
• Hours:
• 28 per week – ideally 7 hours per day Monday to Thursday
• Location:
• Mainly working from home with occasional visits to our office in York
• Closing date:
• 17 May 2026
• Interview date(s):
• w/c 01 June 2026

The role

We’re looking for an exceptional individual to undertake research and evaluation activity that helps us gain insight about the disabled children and families we serve, our service quality, and the difference our support makes. In turn, this will help shape the services and support we provide and our influencing work with key external stakeholders, all with a view to achieving better outcomes for disabled children and their families. It also provides an evidence base for funders about the difference their support is making, so helping to sustain and grow/diversify our funding base.

In this role you will design and undertake primary data collection for a wide range of research and evaluation projects, and collect qualitative data by conducting fieldwork with families online and face to face. You will collate, analyse and report data and statistics collected about our services and their impact in a clear and meaningful way, ensuring that the voice of families is at the centre of our activity. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will maximise the use of our data and family experience and support contributions to external research and consultations.

About you

The successful candidate might be early in their research career, a self-starter and driven to succeed. You will have sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodology and best practice through the research cycle, coupled with excellent communication and analytical skills. You will also be a well-organised team player with the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values-based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day. 

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this on your application. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. 

How to apply

When you’re ready to apply, complete the online form and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team. 

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.