Social Research Apprentice (Level 6)
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Company: NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
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Location: London, EC1V 2AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000037371
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Application Deadline Date: 07/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
This entry-level development role provides a structured pathway into a career in social research through a combination of practical experience and study. The role supports the delivery of high-quality research by building skills in research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Training to be Provided
Our blended learning approach, combining online and face-to-face learning, allows apprentices to thrive in the workplace while gaining a degree.
At least 6 hours per week of the apprentice’s normal paid working time should be spent on off-the-job learning away from their usual work tasks.
Apprentices participate in the following off-the-job learning:
Online learning:
- Live real-time online classes
- Online distance learning materials that will typically take 6 hours per week to complete
Face-to-face learning:
- Block residentials in Canterbury in September of Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4
- 1 day-long face-to-face teaching session per quarter in London (this may be repeated in other locations depending on employer demand)
Future Prospects
- Possible permanent position in completion
Vacancy Detail
- Support the design and delivery of social research projects, including smaller research or evaluation studies and defined workstreams within larger projects
- Assist with the development of research materials, such as questionnaires, discussion guides and other data collection tools
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative data collection and carry out quality checks to support the accuracy and integrity of research outputs
- Clean, manage and analyse data using appropriate software and research methods, with guidance from experienced colleagues where needed
- Contribute to reports, presentations and other project outputs by summarising findings clearly and accurately for different audiences
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and research customers, using digital tools to support meetings, communication and project delivery
- Complete apprenticeship learning requirements, including off-the-job training and formal study, and apply learning to day-to-day work