At Ambition Institute, we believe a great educator changes the future every day - especially for those who have had a tough start in life. Our mission is to help professionals serving disadvantaged communities keep getting better, so every child can thrive. The Research, Data & Insights team sits at the heart of this work, uncovering what makes a real difference and guiding our decisions with robust evidence. We are seeking a Director of Research, Data & Insights who shares our belief in the power of education. This is a unique opportunity to lead Ambition's research strategy and build our reputation as a trusted voice across education settings - including early years, schools and colleges. You will set Ambition's research agenda, provide intellectual and methodological leadership, and develop partnerships to secure external funding. You will oversee our Data & Insights function, making sure we have high-quality data and evaluation to understand our reach and...

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It's Wednesday afternoon. You've enjoyed your day, and now it's time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You're heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you've pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you'll need that, business insurance and a valid driver's licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You'll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don't worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren't expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You'll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no...

THE ROLE The Alan Turing Institute's Research Engineering Group work to realise cutting edge research as professionally usable software tools and to apply these to address real-world data science and modelling challenges. The Group includes a team of research software engineers and research data scientists. We note the considerable overlap between these emerging roles and embrace the breadth of interdisciplinary skills and diversity of approaches entailed in these fields. We are open to candidates with either a Research Data Science or Research Software Engineering background. The successful candidate will be appointed to the role that best aligns with their skills, experience and interests. In contrast to traditional research careers, we are committed expert collaborators, who join research teams to further the Institute's challenges. We create software that implements research and use it to analyse client data in a readable, reliable, and reproducible fashion. We present...

Research Executive (Consulting) Farringdon, London £26,000 per annum Full Time, Permanent Closing date - 16/10/26 Interview Date - w/c 19/10/26 first round virtual interviews Join Tapestry and Help Make the Complex Beautifully Simple At Tapestry, we believe in making the complex beautifully simple. We help some of the world's leading brands make better decisions through insight, research and strategic thinking. Our client portfolio spans sectors including streaming, media and entertainment, health and wellness, and sports. We're looking for a curious, ambitious and commercially minded Research Executive to join our growing consulting team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in market research and insight consulting, gaining hands-on experience across a diverse range of projects while learning from experienced consultants. About the Role As a Research Executive, you will play a key...

THE ROLE The Alan Turing Institute s Research Engineering Group work to realise cutting edge research as professionally usable software tools and to apply these to address real-world data science and modelling challenges. The Group includes a team of research software engineers and research data scientists. We note the considerable overlap between these emerging roles and embrace the breadth of interdisciplinary skills and diversity of approaches entailed in these fields. We are open to candidates with either a Research Data Science or Research Software Engineering background. The successful candidate will be appointed to the role that best aligns with their skills, experience and interests. In contrast to traditional research careers, we are committed expert collaborators, who join research teams to further the Institute's challenges. We create software that implements research and use it to analyse client data in a readable, reliable, and reproducible fashion. We present...

Job Description: Job Purpose The Quantitative Analyst will join the Global Quantitative Research Group, which designs, implements, and supports enterprise quantitative models and systems. This role blends quantitative research and data science, focusing on model development, risk analytics, and large-scale data engineering. The primary responsibility is to drive quantitative model initiatives for clearing houses while supporting data-driven solutions across multiple business lines. The candidate must demonstrate strong quantitative and programming skills, deep understanding of financial derivatives, and the ability to manage complex data workflows. Frequent interaction with Risk Management, Technology, and Senior Management is expected.     Responsibilities Lead research and development of margin, stress testing, and risk management models for clearing houses. Perform quantitative risk analysis and develop solutions across multiple asset classes (interest rate, equity,...

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It's Wednesday afternoon. You've enjoyed your day, and now it's time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You're heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you've pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you'll need that, business insurance and a valid driver's licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You'll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don't worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren't expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You'll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no...

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It's Wednesday afternoon. You've enjoyed your day, and now it's time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You're heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you've pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you'll need that, business insurance and a valid driver's licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You'll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don't worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren't expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You'll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Location: Reading, United Kingdom Date: 02/07/2026 Req No: R0325186 Contract Type: Permanent Research and Development Engineer – CEMA Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Date: 23/09/2026 Req No: R0301491 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Reading (Hybrid Working) Embedded Software Research Engineer We are looking for an Embedded Software Research Engineer to join our Thales Research & Technology (TRT) team in Reading. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional software development and work on technologies that don't yet exist in today's products. You'll join a small, expert research team where creativity, experimentation and innovation are encouraged, giving you the chance to...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Research and Development Graduate   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Reading Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)   Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you?  If so, then look no further…   What is the Engineering Development Programme? This is a 3-year programme with the option to...

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It's Wednesday afternoon. You've enjoyed your day, and now it's time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You're heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you've pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you'll need that, business insurance and a valid driver's licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You'll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don't worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren't expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You'll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no...

Job Title: UX Researcher Location: London Contract length: 6 Months (with possible extension) Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office, About the Opportunity: Our client, a leading organisation in the banking industry, is seeking a talented and passionate UX Researcher to join their dynamic team. With a commitment to transforming banking through innovative design and research, this role presents an exciting opportunity to shape product and service development for millions of customers. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the research strategy for a key business area, collaborating with multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering teams. Manage research plans and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with both short-term objectives and long-term strategic direction. Conduct generative and evaluative research to uncover customer insights, solve problems, and identify new opportunities. Deliver impactful research findings that synthesise qualitative and...

Job Title: UX Researcher Location: London Contract length: 6 Months (with possible extension) Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office, About the Opportunity: Our client, a leading organisation in the banking industry, is seeking a talented and passionate UX Researcher to join their dynamic team. With a commitment to transforming banking through innovative design and research, this role presents an exciting opportunity to shape product and service development for millions of customers. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the research strategy for a key business area, collaborating with multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering teams. Manage research plans and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with both short-term objectives and long-term strategic direction. Conduct generative and evaluative research to uncover customer insights, solve problems, and identify new opportunities. Deliver impactful research findings that synthesise...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 AI Researcher Apprentice - Level 6 Machine Learning Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 AI Researcher Apprentice - Level 6 Machine Learning   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.   Benefits of...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Are you an expert at the intersection of deep mathematics and modern AI? Do you want to pioneer the next generation of algorithmic software for contested electromagnetic environments (CEME)? We are seeking a Hybrid Algorithm Researcher to lead low-TRL research and development in Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT). In this role, you won't choose between classical physics and machine learning—you will fuse them. We are looking for a pioneer to bridge the gap between white-box...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are seeking a highly skilled Hybrid Algorithm Researcher to develop advanced algorithmic software for future products in Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT). This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of classical signal processing and AI-based methods, applying both to complex sensing, modelling, tracking, fusion, and estimation challenges in contested electromagnetic environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving difficult technical problems...

Executive Search & Senior Leadership Recruitment The Opportunity Are you a graduate with experience in B2B sales who is ready to take your commercial skills into a more strategic, professional and rewarding career? We are working with a highly regarded Executive Search firm in London , specialising in the appointment of senior-level leaders and executives across the Corporate, Industrial, Healthcare and Public sectors . This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded graduate who has already gained experience in a B2B sales environment and can demonstrate a strong track record of building relationships, communicating with senior stakeholders and delivering results. You do not need previous recruitment experience . We are looking for individuals with the commercial drive, confidence and communication skills to succeed within Executive Search. The Role Joining a successful and experienced Executive Search team, you will be trained to...