Partner Engagement Officer at Research in Practice: Remote Part-Time Job | £34,408 FTE | Apply by 16 October 2026
Overview
Research in Practice is recruiting a permanent, part-time Partner Engagement Officer to join its Partner Engagement Team. The position supports organisations working in social care, health, criminal justice and education to develop stronger learning cultures and utilise evidence-informed professional development effectively. The role sits within an organisation that has over 30 years of experience supporting professionals and is part of the National Children’s Bureau family.
What you get
The position offers a permanent contract requiring 21 hours per week, which equals 0.6 FTE. The full-time equivalent salary is £34,408 per year, resulting in an actual salary of £20,665 per year for the 21-hour weekly schedule. Employee benefits include 30 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working arrangements, a winter holiday closure and break, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Requirements
The role is suited for individuals who enjoy building relationships with organisations and professionals to help them access relevant learning, evidence and development opportunities. Relevant experience may include partnership engagement, stakeholder engagement, training, learning, research, communications, advice and information, monitoring and evaluation, or strategy. Research in Practice actively seeks to broaden staff diversity and welcomes applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with lived experience of the issues addressed by the organisation.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit their application using the application button on the vacancy page. The organisation encourages early applications as it reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the deadline if a high volume of applications is received. Recruitment agencies are not requested for this position.
Key dates
The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Friday, 16 October 2026. Assessments and interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday, 2 November 2026.