<p>Hosted by the RSPCA alongside founding partners - Compassion in World Farming, FOUR PAWS UK, Humane World for Animals UK, and the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust - the <a href="https://evidence-centre.rspca.org.uk/"><strong>Animal Welfare Evidence Centre</strong> </a>&nbsp;exists to bridge critical gaps in our understanding of the causes and prevention of animal harm. Together, the Centre unites academic expertise with sector partners policy and practice insights to deliver robust multi-disciplinary and actionable research.&nbsp;We don't campaign.</p><p>By generating independent research on the causes and systemic drivers of animal harm, we equip the animal welfare sector, research communities and governments with the evidence required to drive lasting cultural and legislative change.&nbsp;</p><p>Are you an experienced social science researcher ready to take ownership of flagship projects, build stakeholder relationships, and solve complex human-animal harms?&nbsp; Join us to lead pioneering research that influences animal welfare policy and practice.&nbsp;</p><p>We are recruiting a <strong>Research Manager</strong> to join our founding core team alongside the newly appointed Chief of Research and Research Officers.</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid; you will work from home and from our London or Horsham Hub and you will be expected to travel for research purposes, as and when required.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>35 hours per week, Monday - Friday.</p><p><strong>Reports to</strong>: Chief of Research</p>