Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Location Stratford Campus
Post Type Part Time
Hours per Week 14
Post Type Fixed Term
Contract Length 18 months
Closing Date Monday 19 October 2026
Interview Date Monday 02 November 2026
Reference 1403-26-RA
Research Assistant (ELPCEC Evaluation) East London Primary Care Education Centre (ELPCEC)
Centre for Health Equity and Sustainable Societies (CHESS)
University of East London
Grade E (point scale 29)
Contract Fixed Term – 18 months, Part Time
Location Stratford campus, University of East London (with community outreach across east London)
The University of East London (UEL) is a careers-led, forward-thinking institution committed to making a positive impact on students, graduates and the communities it serves. As one of the most diverse universities in London, UEL is proud to conduct research that addresses real-world challenges and informs policy at national and international levels.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Centre for Health Equity and Sustainable Societies (CHESS) Evaluation Unit, within the Institute for Connected Communities. The Evaluation Unit conducts applied research at the intersection of health, education and community wellbeing, leading rigorous, participatory evaluations of complex programmes that generate evidence which is actionable, equitable and grounded in lived experience.
This is an exciting chance to contribute to the evaluation of the East London Primary Care Education Centre (ELPCEC), an 18-month pilot programme bringing together education, health and skills pathways for young people who are NEET, neurodiverse or facing multiple disadvantages. The post holder will work closely with Dr Darren Sharpe, Director of CHESS, and the wider programme team, engaging directly with young people, partner organisations and community settings across east London.
Key Responsibilities Supporting the design and delivery of a participatory evaluation framework, including developing accessible surveys,



interviewguidesand creative research tools
Recruiting,trainingand supporting young people to act as co-researchers, andfacilitatingcreative and participatory research activities
Supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, including thematic analysis and review of monitoring data
Managing participant data,anonymisationand secure data storage in line with GDPR
Drafting research documentation such as participant information sheets, consent forms and topic guides for young people and vulnerable groups
Supporting safeguarding protocols and risk assessment procedures throughout all research activity
Preparing evaluation briefings, reports and policy-relevant outputs, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications
Liaising with partner organisations, schools and community organisations across Newham,Hackneyand Tower Hamlets
The right candidate will have a background in youth work and direct experience of participatory and creative research methods, along with existing knowledge of, and relationships within, youth-facing work in north or east London.
Due to the involvement of young people and vulnerable groups in the research, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.
CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail [email protected]

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