Researcher (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Grade 3 (£34,267 - £37,548*) | Fixed term (12 months), full time (35 hours per week) | Hybrid (two days per week in our Paisley office) *subject to outcome of 2025-26 pay award

Join Scotland’s Risk Management Authority, leading the way in risk assessment and risk management, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.

The Role

As a Researcher with the RMA, you’ll support the development and implementation of a range of projects that will support effective practice in Scotland. You’ll primarily be working on research under supervision within the Research & Development team, including activities such as literature reviews, research proposals and ethics applications, data analysis and making recommendations on quality and progress. We’ll also need you to work with internal and external partners to support RMA research activities.

To apply for this role, you should have degree and ideally a post-graduate qualification in a relevant social science subject and prior experience of qualitative and/or quantitative research. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are essential. Knowledge of the justice system and risk assessment and management is desirable. Full details are in the Application Pack.

The Organisation

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. A small team of less than 30, we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence. We have a 35-hour working week, and work on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you. We’re pleased to be able to offer our staff an excellent civil service pension provision.  

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home. 

Application Information

The application pack is available from our website. Alternatively, you can request an application pack via e-mail or by contacting our office on 0141 278 4478.

If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any process queries, you can contact us via e-mail to arrange a chat with out our Head of Research & Development, Geoff or our Researchers, Jihad or Craig. Alternatively, you can give us a ring on 0141 278 4478

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight, 25 May 2025

Interview dates from: week commencing 9 June 2025

All applications must be submitted to us by e-mail. We don’t accept applications from agencies.