Research assistant jobs in EdinburghCreate job alerts

Assistant Town Planner\n Location: Flexible / HybridSalary: Competitive + Benefits \n Are you an ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to accelerate your career with a highly respected planning consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team where you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use sectors. \n Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you'll play an active role in delivering planning advice to a broad range of private and public sector clients while developing your technical expertise and progressing your career. The Role\n As an Assistant Town Planner, you'll support the delivery of planning projects from inception through to completion. You'll work closely with senior planners, clients, architects, and consultants, assisting with planning applications, appeals, policy research, and site appraisals. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing and submitting planning applications.\n, • Undertaking planning policy and site research.\n, • Assisting with planning appeals and representations.\n, • Liaising with local authorities, clients, and external consultants.\n, • Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and other planning reports.\n, • Monitoring planning applications and keeping clients informed of progress.\n, • Attending site visits, client meetings, and planning committee meetings where appropriate.\n, • Keeping up to date with changes in planning legislation and policy.\nAbout You\n We're keen to hear from candidates who have: \n\n • A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline.\n, • Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI status (or an ambition to do so).\n, • Previous planning experience within a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.\n, • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.\n, • A full UK driving licence is desirable.\nWhat's on Offer?\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide variety of sectors. \n In return, you'll benefit from: \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Ongoing professional development and structured career progression.\n, • Support towards MRTPI accreditation.\n, • Exposure to an exciting and varied project portfolio.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Generous holiday allowance and comprehensive benefits package.\nInterested?\n If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n \n THE ORGANISATION \n \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established professional services business during a period of growth and transformation. The organisation prides itself on delivering exceptional client service and is seeking an experienced finance professional to support its ongoing operational and strategic objectives. \n \n THE ROLE \n \n Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function while providing valuable commercial insight to support business decision-making. This is a hands-on position, managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting process improvements across the business. The role also includes responsibility for supervising and developing a junior member of the finance team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance function and oversee team priorities.\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts, including accounting adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Supervise, mentor and support a Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.\n, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain robust financial controls.\n, • Act as the internal expert for the organisation's practice management system and support users across the business.\n, • Provide financial analysis and business insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.\n, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and provide finance business partnering support.\n, • Oversee credit control activities and support cash flow management.\n, • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support year-end statutory reporting processes.\n, • Assist with change initiatives, process improvements and finance-related projects.\n\n \n THE IDEAL CANDIDATE \n \n\n • Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.\n, • Strong background in financial management, reporting and operational finance.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.\n, • Experience leading or supervising finance team members.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach.\n, • Experience working with accounting and practice management systems would be advantageous.\n, • Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.\n\n \n ON OFFER \n \n This initial six-month fixed-term contract offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and evolving business in a highly visible finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to key business initiatives. The position also offers the potential for a permanent opportunity beyond the initial contract term. \n \n\n • Competitive salary package up to £52,000 per annum\n, • 6 months contract to start with with the view to become permanent, plus bonus\n, • Hybrid working model.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.\n, • Exposure to business improvement and transformation projects.\n, • Potential for the role to become permanent.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n\n \n iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all criteria. We welcome applications from individuals with the potential to grow and develop within the position.

\n In the role of Practitioner Psychologist, you will provide risk assessment and OLR case management, including preparation of Risk Management Plans. You will be required to supervise high intensity offending behaviour programmes and communicate complex psychological information to RMT’s and parole boards as required. You will be required to identify and ensure CPD requirements for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration are met and attend CPD training in psychological practice as required by psychological services. You will be required to provide high intensity individual psychological therapy intervention work. The successful candidate will be required to provide line management to Assistant Psychologists (AP) and where required, to provide supervision to Forensic Psychologists in Training as a Designated Supervisor. \n \n You will be able to work across more than one establishment, providing variety to your daily role and supporting continued professional development through breadth of experience. \n If you have the following, we would like to hear from you: \n \n • Evidence of a MSc in Forensic psychology (BPS accredited). (Essential).\n, • Evidence of HCPC registration as – Forensic psychologist practitioner. (Essential).\n, • Evidence of risk assessment report writing. (Essential).\n, • Experience of supervision of OBP’s and providing 1:1 psychological interventions (can include OBP work). (Essential).\n, • Evidence of working knowledge and delivery experience of high intensity intervention group work. (Essential).\n, • Experienced evidence in designing, conducting, analysing and evaluating applied psychological research. (Essential).\n \n \n This role allows the flexibility of Hybrid working, in line with the home working policy. Please note there are 6 positions available at various locations. \n \n • Attractive Pension (Civil Service)\n, • Commitment to your personal and professional development\n, • Free gym and car parking\n, • Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council. \n, • Sick Pay\n, • Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days\n \n \n For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities. \n \n Closing date: 18 September 2026. \n

ApexFocusGroup collaborates with research firms, universities, and trusted brands to gather genuine consumer insights. We help connect everyday people with flexible online, part time market research opportunities that influence real products, services, and customer experiences.Role Overview:We are welcoming participants from all backgrounds, including anyone looking for office assistant roles, to take part as an online consumer insights panelist. These may involve online discussions, product testing, or feedback sessions - typically conducted remotely online.This is a casual, project-based opportunity ideal for anyone interested in taking part in research on a part time basis, depending on their availability and profile fit. We are hiring now and some studies are available for immediate start.Requirements:Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a functional cameraReliable internet connectionAbility to read instructions carefully and provide honest, detailed feedbackAn active email address to receive study invitations and participation detailsBenefits:Take part only in studies that match your interests and scheduleResearch types include online or in-person focus groups, virtual interviews, product testing, and other feedback activitiesNo previous office assistant experience needed. Just a willingness to share your opinionsSome studies may include early access to new products or services before launchMany studies offer compensation, which varies by study type and durationCompensation:Up to £700 per week (amount varies based on the selected focus group or research assignment)If you'd like to contribute to research that influences real-world products and decisions, or simply looking for flexible part time online roles, we invite you to submit your interest online today.Important Notice – No Fees Required: Participation is always free. We never request or accept any fees for registration or study involvement. Please stay cautious and only respond to communications sent directly from us.

ApexFocusGroup collaborates with research firms, universities, and trusted brands to gather genuine consumer insights. We help connect everyday people with flexible remote market research opportunities that influence real products, services, and customer experiences.Role Overview:We are welcoming participants from all backgrounds, including anyone looking for administrative assistant roles, to take part in upcoming market research studies. These may involve online discussions, product testing, or feedback sessions - typically conducted remotely online.This is a casual, project-based opportunity ideal for anyone interested in taking part in research on a part time basis, depending on their availability and profile fit.Requirements:Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a functional cameraReliable internet connectionAbility to read instructions carefully and provide honest, detailed feedbackAn active email address to receive study invitations and participation detailsBenefits:Take part only in studies that match your interests and scheduleResearch types include online or in-person focus groups, virtual interviews, product testing, and other feedback activitiesNo previous administrative assistant experience needed. Just a willingness to share your opinionsSome studies may include early access to new products or services before launchMany studies offer compensation, which varies by study type and durationCompensation:Up to £700 per week (amount varies based on the selected focus group or research assignment)If you'd like to contribute to research that influences real-world products and decisions, or simply looking for flexible part time, remote roles, we invite you to submit your interest online today.Important Notice – No Fees Required: Participation is always free. We never request or accept any fees for registration or study involvement. Please stay cautious and only respond to communications sent directly from us.

\n Your new company \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading professional services firm with a strong reputation across Scotland and beyond. Due to continued growth within its private client tax team, the firm is looking to appoint a Tax Compliance Manager to support a diverse portfolio of individuals, trusts and estates while helping to develop and mentor junior team members. \n Your new role \n You will manage your own portfolio of private client tax compliance work, acting as the primary point of contact for a varied client base including high net worth individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, farmers, sole traders and non-resident clients. Responsibilities will include overseeing compliance deadlines, reviewing work prepared by junior staff, managing WIP and fees, and identifying opportunities for additional services across your client base. \n Alongside core compliance work, you will have exposure to a range of advisory matters including capital gains tax reporting, remuneration planning, trust registrations and other ad hoc client projects. You will also play an important role in supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching, mentoring and line management responsibilities. \n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will hold a professional tax qualification such as CTA, ATT, CA, STEP or equivalent and have experience operating at Assistant Manager level or above within a private client tax environment. You will be comfortable managing your own portfolio, maintaining strong client relationships and undertaking technical research when required. \n \n Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service are essential. Previous experience reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development would be advantageous. What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a collaborative and well-established team offering a varied client portfolio, genuine career progression opportunities and exposure to a broad range of private client tax matters. The firm operates a modern working environment with a strong focus on professional development, technical excellence and delivering high-quality client service. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk \n

Assistant Town Planner Edinburgh An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Town Planner to join an established consultancy in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be joining supportive team and will have exposure to a variety of projects within the residential, commercial and renewables sectors. Qualifications: In this instance applications are sought from candidates with a BSc and ideally an MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline and membership to the RTPI. Experience: Ideally candidates will have some previous experience of preparing planning applications and appeals, undertaking site development appraisals and liaising with clients, land owners and developers. Duties: Carrying out research on site development potential Delivering expert planning advice to clients Preparing planning documents Preparing and submitting appeal evidence Attending client meetings and Planning Committee'sBenefits: Joining a growing consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities Full benefits packageInterested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you

You will be expected to develop your skills and make appropriate use of AI-based assistants and other digital tools to support research, drafting and delivery across your conferences. We’re looking for a thoughtful, resourceful and professional Editorial Research Assistant to join our team. You’

What’s it like to be a Yard Assistant?.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.Working 4 days a week through Monday - Sunday, as per a rota.Shift times will be either 07:00-14:30 or 10:30-18:00.It is essential that all applicants hold an Ele

Are you looking for a new SEN Teaching Assistant role?. Veritas Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding SEN School who specialise in ASD.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Supply Opportunities 📍 Location: Cheshire East 📅 Start Date: September 2026 📄 Contract: Flexible Supply | Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities Premier Education Ltd are currently working with a number of primary and specialist schools

Working in retail as a Sales Assistant (known internally as a Service Specialist!) is genuinely different at Topps Tiles.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Early Years, Primary School based Chorlton, m21 Full time - Monday to Friday 0830 to 1530 term time only Aspire People are working in partnership with a 2 form entry Primary School in Chorlton, the Early Years lead is looking to engage with a motivated Level 3 Teaching

SEND Teaching Assistant - Hyde | Full Time | September 2026 Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in the Hyde area from September 2026. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or Team Teach qualification is highly desi

Solid grounding in systems research methodology, distributed algorithms, and profiling tools. These roles are ideal for recent PhD graduates or exceptional BSc/MSc engineers looking to build research-driven engineering experience in areas such as operating systems, distributed systems, AI model serv

Are you a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with children? We are looking for dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our team and support primary schools across Trafford from September 2026. The Ideal Candidate: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equiv

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Tameside Location: Tameside Salary: £100–£125 per day (supply) / £25,989–£28,142 per annum pro rata (permanent) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2026 We are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a p

SEN Teaching Assistant Location - Stockport Pay - £95-£110 per day, depending on experience Start Date - 03/09/2026 Contract Type - Temp to Perm Are you a calm and compassionate teaching assistant, with experience supporting complex needs? We are currently working with a large SEN

Aspire People are looking for a new addition to a Class Team in the role of KS2 Teaching Assistant. Hold a relevant qualification & Experience for Teaching Assistant * Alternatively, hold an NVQ Level 2/3 or a minimum of 3 months full time experience in a classroom.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Longsight, Manchester Full-Time | September Start | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference? A

Teaching Assistants Wanted - Flexible Supply Opportunities Across Lancashire. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support children in a variety of educational settings.

Are you passionate about helping people develop their communication skills and achieve greater independence? Do you have a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach? We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join M. As a Therapy Assistant, you will work closely to support the delivery of therapy pr

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Trafford Pay: £110 per day Contract: Full-Time, ongoing temporary contract Start Date: September Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assista

We are currently looking fora full timeRetail Sales Assistant to join the team in our Edinburgh store.

Working in retail as a Sales Assistant (known internally as a Service Specialist!) is genuinely different at Topps Tiles.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Location: Trafford Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday), ASAP Start Salary: £93 - £100 PAYE per day (dependent on experience) Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm About the Role: Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistan

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday.

Supporting a male client aged 63-65 with a spinal injury.We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a client who lives in the lovely village of Hoo.Our client is a gentleman in his early sixties who has sustained a spinal injury that affects his mobility.He is looking for confident, proactive Su

More than support workers, care assistants or healthcare assistants - they are carers and companions all in one. At Caddington Grove, our Care Assistants are called Homemakers. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're recruiting for a Care As

Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom.Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Grou

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment.

At our company, we value our Care Assistants and offer the following benefits:.

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday.

We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.

Senior Care Assistant Contract. As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

Every day as a domiciliary Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

Waking Night Complex Care Assistant (Tracheostomy). Superior Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Carers, Support Workers, and Complex Care Assistants to support a young lady with a tracheostomy during waking night shifts in Ramsgate.

Experience leading high-quality research projects including publishing research to top-tier revie. This renowned research institute is developing world-class capabilities in the understanding, management and exploitation of the electromagnetic environment through the application of AI technologies.

The Senior User Researcher will lead the user research programme for the Discovery, designing and executing a comprehensive research approach to understand the needs, behaviours and pain points of building control authority teams across England. Operating at SFIA Level 5, this role requires an exper

Applied Researcher to help build greenfield AI that stops breaches, powered by LLMs and deep learning. You will lead research with scientists and engineers to provide technical leadership and strategic direction, influencing AI capabilities at scale.

Everest Clinical Research Corporation is seeking an Associate Director of Open-Source Application Development to lead the strategy and implementation of SAS, R, and Python-based tools for clinical data and analytics.

CrowdStrike is seeking a Sr Applied Researcher to help build greenfield AI that stops breaches, powered by LLMs and deep learning at scale.

Quantum Light is seeking a world-class AI Researcher with a quantitative trading background to join a newly forming team. You will lead our AI research on developing a quantitative investment strategy for VC and help shape the foundation of our AI-driven trading platform. This role focuses on buildi

Key Details: £500 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month initial contract Remote working Occasional travel to Newcastle (2 days per month) Immediate start Responsibilities: Plan and conduct user research activities Gather and analyse user needs, behaviours, and feedback Present actionable insights to stakeh