Researcher (fixed-term contract)

The King's Fund; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care policy organization in Central London is seeking an experienced Researcher to work on projects that explore innovations in healthcare delivery. This role involves using various research methods while collaborating with external partners. Candidates should have strong writing skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The organization offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and generous benefits including holiday entitlements and an on-site gym.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Daily discount in café

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in health and care transformation and innovation.
• Ability to work with external partners and manage links with research sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research across various projects and partnerships.
• Examine innovation in treatment, diagnostics, and care delivery models.
• Analyze implementation challenges in health systems.

Skills

Excellent writing and analysis skills

Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods

Project management skills

Job description

Salary: £39,768 - £ 47,479 per annum (salary range will increase in January)
Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months, 35 hours per week (would consider flexible working, including compressed hours, and less than full time hours with minimum of 30 per week)
Accountable to: Policy Team
Location: Central London/Hybrid (see below)
Closing date: 4 January 2026

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Researcher to work across a range of projects but primarily on an exciting new multi-year partnership, exploring how innovation can be harnessed to support a step change in shifting the focus of the health and care system towards delivering care closer to where people live.

Over the next two years we will examine different types of innovation - including innovations in treatment, in diagnostics and/or monitoring, and innovative care delivery models.

We will be looking not just at the innovations themselves but also exploring the implementation challenges and system changes that might be required to realise their potential by working with several learning sites in local health and care systems.

You will be using a range of analytical and research methods, project management and fieldwork, working closely with external partners and effectively managing links with both research sites and research partners.

This role requires excellent writing and analysis skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. A demonstrable interest and activity in implementation of transformation or innovation in health and care settings would be an advantage.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

What you'll get in return

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email ( [emailprotected] ) so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is on 4 January 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Interviews will be held on 15January 2026. Role available to start shortly immediately thereafter.

Equality of opportunity

The King’s Fund is committed to equal opportunities in all its activities, and appointments will be determined solely on merit. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including those from minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities.

Find out more about current opportunities to join The King's Fund team.