Work for Picker

Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact.

We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.

A rewarding place to work

Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.

To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
  • Convenient Oxford location with free parking
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus public holidays
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
  • Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
  • Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
  • Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
  • Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team

Current vacancies

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024

Salary: £31,016 – £35,369 per annum, pro rata
Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours)
Contact period: Permanent
Reporting to: Senior Quantitative Research Associate
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford / up to 100% remote working in line with Picker’s Home and Remote Working Policy. Must be based in the UK.

We are currently recruiting for a Quantitative Research Associate for our Survey Coordination Centre. The successful candidate will report to a Senior Quantitative Research Associate and will work on the development and coordination of new and existing surveys. They will disseminate results to various audiences, including clients, stakeholders, collaborators, and members of the public.

Please review the full job description below.

Quantitative Research Associate

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter (max 2 A4 sides) to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk 

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter (max 2 A4 sides) to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk. In your covering letter please specify the role for which you are applying and describe your suitability for the role. You should review a copy of the job description before applying for the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We reserve the right to close applications before the date stated, and early applications are encouraged.

Picker use a number of pre-approved agencies to assist with recruitment. For further information, as a candidate or recruitment agency, please contact jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies we are not already working with.

Picker is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do. We welcome applicants from diverse communities and backgrounds.

Picker is a Disability Confident Committed employer – DCS025549.

Picker is a Mindful Employer.

Our principles include

Involvement in decisions and respect for preferences

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