Job Description

We are seeking a Research Officer to play an important role in driving evidence-driven decision making through analysing and presenting findings.

The role

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Are you

passionate

about extracting

valuable insights

from data and transforming them into written reports? Do you possess a

strong analytical

mindset and

excellent communication

skills?

If so, we invite you to apply to join our dynamic team as a Research Officer, supporting the delivery of research programmes and operational decision-making by

collecting, interpreting and presenting

data to help us understand trends.



This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross functional teams, support organisational policy development and work on a variety of key projects that are part of our insight programmes.

Important Notice for Applicants

As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct

Fitness to Practise (FtP)

checks for any applicant who is

currently

, or has

previously been, a registrant

of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification.

Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.

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The successful applicant will:

Analyse data, develop meaningful insights and present analysis findings to support organisational priorities and inform operational practice and strategy.

Write up

and present

insight reports, explaining in clear English what our analysis is telling us, for technical and non-technical audiences. Identify

trends

and opportunities for improvement whilst

supporting learning

across the organisation by providing guidance and support to colleagues.

Work collaboratively

with all colleagues and stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and assist in commissioning reliable and robust research and evaluations to help us meet our strategic aims. Possess

strong interpersonal, statistical

and both qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, as well as strong report writing skills with an ability to

plan for multiple projects.

Have an

unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

30 days holiday

(plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.

Pension scheme.

Flexible working arrangements.

Career breaks and sabbaticals.

Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan

and many more.

About the GPhC

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We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.



Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. From January 2026, our hybrid approach will include a requirement for staff to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter, rising to 18 days per quarter from July 2026.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.



Follow this link to see our

privacy policy

and understand how we collect, use and share your personal data during our recruitment process.

Applying for this role

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Please

make sure you complete your supporting statement section,

explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.



Please

consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document

below to help you prepare your application.



We welcome applications from all sections of the community



We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.



Whilst we are proud to be members of the

Disability Confident Scheme,

you don't have to have a disability for us to discuss

reasonable adjustments

. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.



As part of your application for this role, please complete our

equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section.

This is optional

and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is

strictly confidential.

The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.



If you have any queries please do write to us at careers@pharmacyregulation.org or if you would like to speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition team please do call us on 0203 713 7880



Published on
24 October, 2025
Last updated on 27 October, 2025

Salary details
31,613 - 36,698 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits
Appointment type
Permanent contract
Closing date
09/11/2025
Interview dates
27 November 2025
Location
Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach, currently 12 days per quarter subject to change in line with team needs).
Hours
35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday