Research & Insights Advisor

Play a central role in delivering our research and driving change for women entrepreneurs around the world.

We are looking for a Research & Insights Advisor on to help deliver a new multi-country research project on women entrepreneurs’ access to finance, while contributing to the Foundation’s wider applied research portfolio. This role is half-time (0.5 FTE) on a fixed-term contract.

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women supports women entrepreneurs to start, sustain and grow successful businesses, and works to build fairer, more inclusive business environments. Our research plays a vital role in this mission: generating evidence that strengthens our programmes, informs external engagement, and contributes to wider understanding of women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

This role will sit within the Foundation’s Research & Impact function, part of the Programmes & Impact department. Working closely with the Head of Research & Impact, the Research & Insights Advisor will support the design, delivery, analysis and communication of applied research, with a particular focus on a major study examining women entrepreneurs’ access to finance in the UK, Mexico and Vietnam.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, excellent judgement and the ability to turn evidence into clear, useful insights. You will help develop and review research tools, analyse data, coordinate inputs from consultants and partners, contribute to reports and briefs, and ensure research outputs are rigorous, accessible and relevant to audiences including funders, policymakers, programme teams and financial-sector actors.

We are looking for someone with experience in applied research, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail. Experience in international development, women’s entrepreneurship, gender, access to finance or multi-country research would be particularly valuable.

For more information and to apply, please download the job pack here.

The deadline for applications is midnight BST on Sunday, 21 June. Shortlisted candidates will first be asked to complete a short hiring task during the week beginning 29 June. Based on the task outputs, selected candidates will then be invited to interview during the weeks beginning 6 July and 13 July.

How to apply

To apply, please download the job pack here and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (two A4 pages max)
• Current CV (two A4 pages max)
• 1-2 examples of writing, ideally within a research context

Please send your application, or any questions you might have, to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org by midnight, BST on Sunday, 21 June 2026.

Applications may close earlier depending on the number and quality of applications received, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will first be asked to complete a short hiring task during the week beginning 29 June. Based on the task outputs, selected candidates will then be invited to interview during the weeks beginning 6 July and 13 July.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

About the Foundation 

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.

Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported 300,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.

Our gender transformative approach means women can  achieve their own economic objectives. They create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. They contribute to thriving, fair economies, and global economic justice.

To find out more about our work, you can read our latest annual report here, and read our 2023-2026 organisational strategy ‘Ready for Business’ here.