Cherie Blair Foundation for Women has announced a new vacancy for a Research & Insights Advisor to support its growing portfolio of applied research focused on women entrepreneurs and economic empowerment globally.

The position offers professionals with strong research and analytical expertise an opportunity to contribute to a major international study examining women entrepreneurs’ access to finance in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Vietnam. Applications for the temporary half-time role close on June 21, 2026.

Research Role Focuses on Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Inclusion

According to the Foundation, the Research & Insights Advisor will play a central role in delivering high-quality research and generating evidence that strengthens programmes, informs policy discussions, and contributes to broader understanding of women’s entrepreneurship.

The role sits within the organization’s Research & Impact function, which forms part of the wider Programmes & Impact department.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Research & Impact and support:

Research design and implementation
Data analysis and interpretation
Development of research tools
Coordination with consultants and partners
Production of reports and policy briefs
Communication of findings to stakeholders

The organization stated that the role requires the ability to translate complex evidence into practical and accessible insights for funders, policymakers, programme teams, and financial-sector actors.

Multi-Country Study on Women’s Access to Finance

A key focus of the role will be supporting a new multi-country research project examining barriers and opportunities linked to women entrepreneurs’ access to finance across three countries:

United Kingdom
Mexico
Vietnam

The Foundation noted that the research will contribute to ongoing efforts to improve economic inclusion and create fairer business environments for women entrepreneurs globally.

The role will involve both quantitative and qualitative research tasks and requires strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and stakeholder management skills.

Flexible Working Arrangement and Salary Details

The position is offered on a temporary fixed-term basis at 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), allowing for flexible working arrangements.

Working conditions include:

Remote working option available
Hybrid arrangement with one day per week in London
Salary of £22,848 for the part-time role
Equivalent to approximately £45,696 full-time annual salary

The Foundation highlighted that the position provides an opportunity to work within an internationally recognized organization focused on advancing women’s economic empowerment.

Skills and Experience Required

The Foundation is seeking candidates with strong applied research experience and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

Quantitative and qualitative research expertise
Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Experience in applied research environments
Stakeholder coordination abilities
Attention to detail and project management skills

Additional experience considered highly valuable includes:

International development
Women’s entrepreneurship
Gender equality research
Access to finance studies
Multi-country research projects

The organization emphasized that candidates should be capable of producing rigorous, accessible, and policy-relevant research outputs.

Recruitment Process and Application Requirements

Interested applicants must submit the following documents:

Cover letter (maximum two A4 pages)
Updated CV (maximum two A4 pages)
One or two writing samples, preferably research-related

Applications should be emailed to:
recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org

The deadline for submissions is midnight BST on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will first complete a hiring task during the week beginning June 29, 2026. Selected applicants will then proceed to interview stages scheduled during the weeks beginning July 6 and July 13.

The Foundation noted that applications may close earlier depending on the number and quality of submissions received.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women reiterated its commitment to equal opportunity employment and encouraged applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The organization also stated that accommodations and access requirements can be discussed during the recruitment process to ensure inclusive participation.

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

Founded in 2008 by Cherie Blair, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women works to support women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries by expanding access to skills, finance, markets, mentoring, and digital tools.

The organization has supported more than 300,000 women entrepreneurs across over 100 countries through training, mentoring, research, and advocacy programmes.

Its work focuses on creating fairer economic systems where women are able to build sustainable businesses and achieve economic independence.

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