Job sector
Charity & Third Sector
Job function
Social Science Research
Job duration
32 months
Application closing date
12/06/2025
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Job description
The duties of the post will include:
• Effectively analysing different kinds of data, from different data sets (face-to-face versus online) and how they are related to one another.
• Translating research/data insights into meaningful and impactful decision making for older veterans.
• Finding creative ways to engage and ensure that knowledge embedding with staff, and relationship building with existing Chelsea Pensioners is a priority.
• Using creative methods to encourage engagement and strong relationship building with older veterans.
• Contributing to digital skills training.
• Working with different stakeholder groups and balance their needs, whilst delivering key project milestones to time.
• To ensure high standards of GDPR and ethical awareness throughout the project.
• To contribute to academic papers, journals and conferences.
These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.
Project description
The University of Essex, in partnership with Royal Hospital Chelsea, offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to use specialist research methodologies to assess and evaluate the impact of the Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach initiative for older UK Armed Forces veterans, and to use this data driven insight to develop loneliness mitigation strategies and supply evidence to help the growth and diversification of income streams for Royal Hospital Chelsea.
This post is fixed term for 32 months and is based at Royal Hospital Chelsea’s offices in London. Experience/interest of working with the army or veterans is desirable.
About the business
Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea was established to care for soldiers who were no longer able to serve due to injury or age. Over the centuries, it has become a symbol of the nation’s gratitude to those who have dedicated their lives to the defence of the realm. The Chelsea Pensioners continue this proud tradition, living within the walls of Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece and embodying the spirit of resilience and fellowship that has always defined the British Army.
The Chelsea Pensioners come from various backgrounds across the United Kingdom, and their home here is an historic institution dedicated to providing care, camaraderie, and support to those who have served our nation.
The Pensioners live in their own accommodation, known as ‘berths,’ and enjoy access to a range of facilities and services designed to meet their needs and enhance their quality of life. From participating in ceremonial duties and public events to engaging in social and recreational activities, the Pensioners remain active and involved members of both the Royal Hospital community and the wider society.
The Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach initiative aims to tackle older veteran loneliness/isolation across the UK.