MCS Group are delighted to be working with a Public Sector Organisation in adding a Research Assistant to their team. An ideal candidate will have experience at Assistant/Officer level within Public/Third Sector Research. This opportunity is initially a 6 month temporary contract, with a possibility of extension. The Role: Co-ordinate and support research activities by organising project timelines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining accurate records of all research-related documents. Assist in collecting and organising data from public records, surveys, interviews, and online databases to support ongoing research initiatives. Prepare and format research reports, policy briefs, and presentation materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organisational standards. Perform preliminary data analysis and fact-checking to support the development of evidence-based recommendations for public sector policies and programmes. Manage administrative processes such as budget tracking, procurement requests, and correspondence with research partners and stakeholders. Support grant writing and funding proposals by compiling required documentation, assisting with submission logistics, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The Person: Degree qualified in a relevant field that contributes to research. Previous experience in a relevant research role. The Reward: Competitive Salary. Generous Annual Leave Allowance. Opportunity to work in a well established Public Sector Organisation. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: Research Admin Researching