Research Engagement Officer

Research Engagement Officer

Application Deadline: 29 January 2026

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home-based

Compensation: £37,130 per annum + benefits

Description

Are you someone who loves making a positive impact on dogs' lives?

We are looking for someone to join our Generation Pup team to make a real difference in our dogs' lives. If you are someone who loves developing and delivering projects, focusing on engagement and retention of dog owners investing in our project, and enjoy a challenge and engaging with others then this is the role for you.

What does this role do?

In the role of Research Engagement Officer, you will:

• Analyse existing study data relating to participants and their study engagement to improve engagement.
• Critically appraise scientific literature and data to inform methods of participant engagement.
• Develop new strategies for increasing participant engagement and retention.
• Prepare content for, and oversee the Generation Pup social media accounts, using key metrics to inform decision making.
• Take a lead role in the creation of reports, blogs, infographics, press releases and other outputs to disseminate study results to stakeholders internally.

Could this be you?

We are looking for someone who has relevant qualifications (please see attached JD), strong experience in creating scientific literature reviews and research outputs and delivering these to various audiences, and experience of presenting the results of academic research to professionals and lay audience. You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively build relationships across a variety of stakeholders.

Please see the attached job description for further key areas.