We’re Hiring!

Are you passionate about sports, leisure, and data-driven insights?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a small, dynamic consultancy working with local authorities, Councils, and private sector clients to shape the future of sport, leisure, and wellbeing. We’re looking for a part-time Graduate Researcher to join our team and support our consultants and directors in primary desk-based research for projects.

What you’ll do:

• Review and interpret Council strategy documents relevant to our projects
• Demographic and health profile analysis of Council/catchment areas
• Using Sport England tools to assess trends in activity and sport participation rates
• Competition analysis utilising search engines to assess the level of sports and physical activity opportunities within a catchment area
• Undertaking facility audits to understand the extent of sport and leisure provision within a council area
• Report writing and presentation development
• Comparable specific research as required for individual projects.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of undertaking project work, interpreting and analysing data and drawing conclusions.
• Experience of summarising information and writing reports.
• The ability to develop, compile, manage and analyse surveys and primary engagement.
• The ability to work in a team environment and deliver against deadlines.
• An understanding of central and local government and of public policy issues
• Knowledge of the issues facing the public leisure and culture sectors
• Knowledge of research and engagement methods.
• Educated to degree level.

Why join us?

• Make a tangible impact on communities and public health
• Work on varied and meaningful projects from day one
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Home-based, flexible working hours.

You can find out more about the role here! 

To apply: Send your CV to info@max-associates.com by 15th August 2025.