GSR Research Officer Scheme

Join us as a Research Officer to launch a brilliant career in Government Social Research.

The GSR Research Officer Graduate Scheme is now closed for applications.

We are the professional body for social researchers in the Civil Service. Our social researchers study and analyse various aspects of society, like people’s behaviour, opinions, and needs. This then helps the government make informed decisions.  

We recruit students, graduates, and apprentices to work in over 30 government departments across the UK, from the Ministry of Justice to the Office for National Statistics. With over 2,500 members working across government, you will be joining an established community of social research professionals, getting access to all the training, networking, and access opportunities that come with being part of a social research community that has a diverse array of experiences and professional knowledge. 

Government social researchers play a critical role in gathering, analysing, and interpreting the information which forms the foundation for decision making for policies which affect every UK resident.  

As a Research Officer working in the Civil Service, you would contribute through analysis of social trends, development of government policy, and evaluation of how policies make a difference to public services.    

Your work might involve developing surveys, analysing data, producing statistics, reviewing existing research evidence, and working with other analysts in government to provide timely and relevant briefings for policy colleagues and ministers.  

Locations vary according to government department. Please see the scheme departmental job descriptions on the application page during the application window for details.

Salaries vary according to government department and location. Please see the scheme departmental job descriptions on the application page during the application window for details.

Why join the GSR Research Officer Scheme?