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
- Convenient location with free parking
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 days leave)
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Free life assurance
- Tailored learning and development
- 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: 24th March 2023
Salary Range: £29,680 – £31,800 per annum
Contract period: Permanent
Reporting to: Senior Research Associate
Team: Survey Coordination Centre, Service Delivery
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
The Research Associate will work on the development and coordination of new and existing surveys as part of our Survey Coordination Centre in the Service Delivery Team. The post holder also disseminates results to various audiences, including clients, stakeholders, collaborators, and members of the public.
Please view the full job description here:
Quantitative Research Associate
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 24th March 2023
Salary Range: £36,000 – £42,000 per annum
Contract period: Fixed Term 24 months
Reporting to: Head of Research
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
The successful candidate will lead on specific research, evaluation and/or survey projects and disseminates results to various audiences, including clients, stakeholders, collaborators, and members of the public. The post holder might also supervise one or more Research Associates.
Please view the full job description here:
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2023
Salary range: £38,000 – £44,000 per annum + benefits
Job type: Full-time
Contract period: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Data Science
Team: Data Science Team
Location: Oxford/hybrid
The successful candidate will lead on the development of Picker’s web-based reporting dashboards work. The charity has recently started expanding into Business Intelligence (BI) via web applications and is looking to add a new member to the Data Science team. The role will involve hands-on design, development and maintenance of applications with a Python backend, capable of doing live reporting using database/big data tools via dynamic visualisation assets.
Please view the full job description here: Developer.
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2023
Salary Range: £30,550 – £40,732 per annum
Contract period: Permanent
Reporting to: Team Leader for National Programmes
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford/Hybrid (1 day a fortnight up to full time at peak project points)
The successful candidate will be required to deliver programme requirements including design and development to ensure that they meet and deliver the needs of the client, stakeholders and beneficiaries, and will need to support the Team Leader for National Programmes in the development and improvement of the standard processes for these programmes.
This role will lead on the development and implementation of the charity’s large scale multi-stakeholder programmes of work. Currently this work profile includes programmes such as the Adult Cancer Patient Experience Survey and the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (delivered on behalf of NHS England), the NHS Staff Survey as an approved contractor, the CQC patient survey programme as an approved contractor and Picker’s large scale offers relating to wider national/international work programmes.
Please view the full job description here:
National Programme Lead
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2023
Salary Range: £38,955
Reporting to: Managing Director, Picker HWA
Team: Picker HWA
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on specific experience evaluation projects and disseminating the results to various audiences, including clients, stakeholders and collaborators. They may also supervise one or more Picker HWA colleagues. Client and project management experience with a market research context is essential for this role, as well as experience of developing and growing client relationships.
Please view the full job description here:
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2023
Salary Range: £48,230 – £55,120 per annum, pro rata
Job type: Part time, 0.6-0.8 FTE
Contract period: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership on HR matters, with a particular focus on recruitment, learning and development, and organisational development. The post holder will develop and lead strategic initiatives; oversee HR policies; provide expert professional advice to managers and staff; and will work with the Office Manager to ensure effective HR administration.
Please view the full job description here:
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role to jobs@pickereurope.ac.uk
Closing date: 7th April 2023
Salary Range: £29,680 – £31,800 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Data Science
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the code base used in Picker’s analysis and reporting alongside supporting the delivery of national programmes.
Please view the full job description here:
TO APPLY:
Any prospective candidates should send their CV and a covering letter expressing their suitability for the role 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.