Research Adviser

Salary: £36,000 - £39,900 per annum
Location: Central London [with some overseas travel]
Benefits: 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life assurance and more
Contract type: Permanent
Job reference: ID1201

The Role

In an exciting time for the Brooke, we are looking for someone to provide day-to-day support to Brooke Country Programme staff to develop, analyse and interpret small-scale research projects, as part of our dedicated research team. They will work to ensure that Brooke and partner programme staff are supported in making use of research to inform evidence based interventions to improve working equine welfare. Overseas travel will be required for this role.

Criteria

You will need to have a research qualification, preferably in animal welfare science or a related biological subject and experience of applied field research in the relevant discipline. In order to excel in this post you will have extensive knowledge of all aspects of the research process and a flexible approach to working with limited resources. You will possess sensitivity and tact to work with a range of cultures and traditions and a genuine desire to adapt research approaches to different local contexts. The ability to speak one of the following languages is desirable: Amharic, Arabic, French, Hindi, Spanish or Urdu.

Closing Date: 23 May 2012 (4pm)

Interviews: 11th - 13th June 2012

To Apply

For further information including the job description and person specification, please download and complete an application form found on the right hand side of this page.
Completed application forms should be returned to recruit@thebrooke.org or to Human Resources, The Brooke, 30 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4HH.
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

The Brooke strives to promote equality of opportunity.