Creative UK is the independent network for the UK Creative Industries, and we know that
connection changes everything. Our overarching mission is to leverage the economic, social
and cultural value of the UK’s creative economy. 

The Research Coordinator will support the delivery of research and evidence-gathering projects
across Creative UK's policy, advocacy and sector development work. Working closely with the
Senior Research & Policy Analyst, you will contribute to qualitative research projects that help
inform Creative UK's policy development, advocacy and wider sector insights.

LOCATION: Remote or hybrid options, workspaces available in London, Bristol & Manchester.

CONTRACT: Part time employee OR Freelance subject to preference, up to 3 days per week, for
an initial period of 6 months (must be available October 2026 to March 2027). Scope to become
longer term.

SALARY/FEE: £28,000 FTE OR equivalent freelance day fee by request

SERVICE SPEC

• Supporting the design and delivery of qualitative research projects.
• Undertaking desk research, literature reviews and evidence gathering.
• Coordinating and attending stakeholder interviews, focus groups and consultation
sessions (with opportunity to conduct data collection sessions after internal training).
• Producing interview notes, summaries and thematic analysis.
• Drafting case studies, research findings and stakeholder insights.
• Supporting survey design, distribution and analysis.
• Maintaining research databases, contact records and project documentation.
• Supporting the production of research reports, presentations and briefing papers.
• Liaising with research participants and stakeholders to coordinate engagement activity.
• Providing project coordination and administrative support across multiple research
projects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience supporting or delivering a qualitative research project (this may be through
academic study, dissertation research, employment, volunteering or freelance work).
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.