Accessibility & Research Support Officer (Women Only), …, Kettering

Accessibility & Research Support Officer (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in‑person one day per week)

Contract: Part‑time, 3 days per week (Wednesday–Friday)

Rate: We’re looking for a highly organised and thoughtful person to provide accessibility and research support to a blind academic researcher working on projects about domestic abuse and gender‑based violence.

Key responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting academic texts, reports, and quantitative data
• Sourcing and reviewing research materials
• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents
• Supporting note‑taking during meetings and workshops
• Making travel arrangements and accompanying the researcher to events (occasionally)
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism

We’re looking for someone who

• Has strong written communication and analytical skills (degree‑level or equivalent experience)
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Has an interest in equality, disability rights, or inclusive research
• Is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and reliable
• Can work in Barton Seagrave one day per week (Weds, Thurs or Fri)

Desirable skills

• Experience using academic databases or journal platforms
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

This is a women‑only position, permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, due to the sensitive nature of the work.

If you’re looking for a flexible, purposeful part‑time role where your attention to detail and commitment to inclusion can make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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