Research Manager – Farming Wellbeing Gap
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £42,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oxford, OX2 0QH |
| Cwmni: | RABI |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 57 |
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RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To design, manage, and deliver RABI’s research programme into the Farming Wellbeing Gap, ensuring robust evidence underpins
community pilots, policy influence, and long-term strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the implementation of a 12 – 18-month research strategy aligned with RABI’s 5-year plan.
* Design and oversee participatory, community-based research activities.
* Commission and manage partnerships with academic institutions and external researchers.
* Analyse data, prepare reports, and share findings with stakeholders including policymakers.
* Ensure ethical, inclusive and safeguarding-led research practices.
* Line manage research officers/assistants and coordinate volunteer researchers.
* Represent RABI in research networks and at external events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
* Proven track record in research design and delivery (qualitative & quantitative).
* Experience of participatory/community-based research approaches.
* Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills – able to turn evidence into clear, actionable insights.
* Understanding of health and wellbeing challenges in rural or farming contexts (or transferable insight).
* Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in the charity/third sector.
* Familiarity with commissioning and collaborating with academic institutions.
* Knowledge of UK health policy, rural affairs, or farming communities.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments
at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full time allowance).
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Onsite parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To design, manage, and deliver RABI’s research programme into the Farming Wellbeing Gap, ensuring robust evidence underpins
community pilots, policy influence, and long-term strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the implementation of a 12 – 18-month research strategy aligned with RABI’s 5-year plan.
* Design and oversee participatory, community-based research activities.
* Commission and manage partnerships with academic institutions and external researchers.
* Analyse data, prepare reports, and share findings with stakeholders including policymakers.
* Ensure ethical, inclusive and safeguarding-led research practices.
* Line manage research officers/assistants and coordinate volunteer researchers.
* Represent RABI in research networks and at external events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
* Proven track record in research design and delivery (qualitative & quantitative).
* Experience of participatory/community-based research approaches.
* Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills – able to turn evidence into clear, actionable insights.
* Understanding of health and wellbeing challenges in rural or farming contexts (or transferable insight).
* Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in the charity/third sector.
* Familiarity with commissioning and collaborating with academic institutions.
* Knowledge of UK health policy, rural affairs, or farming communities.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments
at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full time allowance).
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Onsite parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.