The Research Assistant – Medical Writer will support high-quality writing activities at YHEC. This will include a broad range of medical communications projects and will involve the writing/editing of sections of project reports, journal articles, slide decks and digital media. You will be contributing to a variety of client projects and non-chargeable tasks across all YHEC sectors.
The Research Assistant – Medical Writer will contribute to the performance and profitability of YHEC Ltd in the following areas:
Posts at YHEC are permanent and subject to regular review of performance. Staff are appointed for a trial period of six months, following which employment will be confirmed, subject to successful performance.
Our location means that staff have full access to the range of facilities offered by the University of York. There is free parking for YHEC staff and secure cycle parking. Showering facilities are available in the office. We encourage staff to engage with other research departments based at the University. The combination of our unique location and the breadth of our research portfolio makes YHEC a stimulating environment to work in, providing opportunities to work with a wide range of clients using multiple research methods. We want to help you to further develop your professional career at YHEC. We have an active career development programme and successful applicants will be supported to develop their research skills and we actively encourage internal and external training and development. Further details of our work are available at www.yhec.co.uk and photos of recent charity events and social activities are on our social media accounts.
The starting salary will be from £28,408 subject to qualifications and experience. Membership of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension scheme is available subject to eligibility criteria being satisfied.
We have a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year, plus bank holiday.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026 at 5pm. To apply, please complete the Online Application Form
It is anticipated that screening interviews for the post will be held on Wednesday 09 December 2026, with full interviews on the Tuesday 15 / Wednesday 16 December 2026 (both via zoom). Please advise us immediately if these dates are likely to be inconvenient for you. Short-listed candidates will also be asked to undertake a job-specific test as part of the interview process.
In addition, if you would like to talk to someone about any adjustments you may need to assist with your application process, please contact Louise Carr by emailing [email protected] to arrange a confidential conversation.
Informal enquiries are encouraged, to Emily Gregg on 01904 326486 /[email protected]
If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please can you confirm that you have the required permissions on the application form. If your application does not include this, it will not be eligible for consideration.
Applications for part time will be considered and please note your preference in your application. This post is covered by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
