Project Researcher Rainforest Readers Programme The Dixon Foundation

Exeter - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Term: Part-time fixed-term

Hours: 16 hours per week over 2 days with a half-hour unpaid break each day

Salary: 31000 per annum (pro-rated 12400)

Closing date: 23 January 2026 at 9:00am

The Dixon Foundation is developing an ambitious new initiative: Rainforest Readers. A pioneering programme designed to improve childrens lives through immersive experiences in nature and reading. Strong research will be critical to the programmes design and evolution. Thats where this role comes in.

The Role

Were looking for a curious and thoughtful Project Researcher to support the Programme Director with the design evaluation and delivery of research for wider programme development. This role will assess research to help us better understand the issues that we are addressing and outcomes of our work connected to promoting a love of reading and a connection to nature.

This role offers flexible part-time working and the chance to contribute to meaningful purpose-driven work within a supportive and collaborative team. Working closely with the Programme Director youll play an important role in ensuring our projects are evidence-led impact-driven and aligned with our mission to reconnect children with books and nature while helping to strengthen the evidence behind Rainforest Readers impact as the programme develops.

What Youll Be Doing

Research & Impact Evaluation

Design and carry out qualitative and quantitative research to assess project issues beneficiary profiles outcomes and impact
Collect analyse and interpret data (e.g. surveys interviews focus groups case studies)
Support ethical research practices including consent and safeguarding considerations

Project Support

Work closely with the Programme Director to embed research and evaluation into programme delivery
Support pilot projects and trials with structured research and learning cycles

Reporting & Learning

Produce clear accessible research reports summaries and insights for internal and external audiences
Translate research findings into practical recommendations to improve programmes
Contribute to learning sessions and reflections with project partners and stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with educators partners and participants to support data collection
Present findings to internal teams and where appropriate funders or external stakeholders

Job requirements

About You

You dont need to tick every box but youll likely bring many of the following:

Essential

Experience in research evaluation or impact-focused roles
Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
Ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences
Excellent written communication skills
Strong organisational skills and confidence working independently

Desirable

Experience working with or researching children education literacy or environmental programmes
Familiarity with participatory or community-based research approaches
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Personal Attributes

A genuine interest in education reading nature and social or environmental impact
Curious reflective and motivated by learning and improvement
Collaborative values-driven and comfortable working in a small mission-led organisation
Flexible and adaptable as the programme evolves

Our Recruitment Process

If youre interested in this position then please click apply for this job which will direct you to our application page.

Closing date for applications is 23rd January 2026 at 09:00.

If you have any questions require a different method of application or theres any way we can support you in our recruitment processthen please contact us

Oxygen House are managing the recruitment process on behalf of The Dixon Foundation.

Unfortunately The Dixon Foundation does not hold a license to sponsor visas. Therefore we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.

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