Research Officer The Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit a pragmatic and thoughtful Research Officer to help us advocate for evidence-based reform to criminal and family justice policy and practice in the UK. Terms: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent, 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years'' service). Job share arrangements may be considered. Pay: Starting salary of £35,000 Other benefits: Matched Pension Contributions, Employee Healthcare Scheme, Flexible Hours, Employee Rewards and Discounts Platform, Volunteering Days, Monthly Lunch and Learns, Personal LandD Budget Location: Edinburgh House, 170 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5DP (hybrid working available) Reporting to: Head of Data and Evidence Application deadline: 09:00am on 13 th March 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 23 rd March 2026, in person at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP Expected start date: As soon as possible What will You be doing? Our Research Officer will play a key pivotal in strengthening the evidence base for innovation across the UK''s justice systems. The role will have a particular focus on improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system and for families in the family justice system, including through our work overseeing FDAC. Undertaking qualitative and mixed methods research, you will draw out the voices of people with lived experience and frontline practitioners on issues like: Improving the treatment of women in the criminal justice system ..... full job details .....