RESEARCH COORDINATOR, PART-TIME OR FREELANCE

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.  We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  

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. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher, graduate or Master’s graduate looking to develop practical experience in qualitative research, stakeholder engagement and policy-focused projects. 

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  

KEY PRIORITIES 

• 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. 

Any other duties, which may be reasonably required of the post holder  

This service spec is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing  

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential 

• 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. 

Desirable 

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. 
• Experience conducting interviews, focus groups or consultation activity. 
• Experience drafting case studies, reports or research outputs. 
• Knowledge of the creative industries, cultural sector or public policy environment. 

NB: If contracted as a freelancer you will be expected to use your own tech hardware yet  provided with a mailbox and access to required data.