Welfare Researcher

Description

Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) are looking for Welfare Researchers to join us for a Returning Reality series.

ROLE: Welfare Researchers (On Location)

For this role we are looking for candidates who have experience working on contributor focussed high profile location shows. They must have a wealth of contestant experience as well as an understanding of duty of care in the current programme making landscape.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle sensitive information and a clear and thorough understanding of GDPR regulations.
We are looking for someone who has a great eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to stay on top of deadlines and schedules, as well as being good at working under pressure.
The role will require you to be on location abroad for up to ten weeks in June/July of this year.
The minimum criteria for this role: welfare experience is not essential, however previous researcher credits working on contributor focussed high profile shows would be preferred.

DATES:
Contract dates will vary from the end of May to the end of July 2026

LOCATION:
Abroad
Please note that this role requires you to be on location abroad for up to ten weeks during June and July of this year.

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 11th February 2026

For this role, we are looking for recent, relevant, TV credits for major broadcasters and SVODs, No need to apply if you do not have this.

TO APPLY

Please email with the heading Welfare Researcher - Returning Reality Series in the subject title, and include the following in your cover email:

Updated CV & Contact details
Confirmation of availability
How you meet the Minimum Criteria. (Listed above.)
Please include where you saw the advert

Please only apply if you have the relevant experience that is listed above.

Lifted Entertainment is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, your application will go to the next stage of the process (although there may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during the process, as part of our reasonable adjustments. Please clearly state this in the body of your email when applying for the role.

Whilst we would love to reply to everyone, we can only contact those who are shortlisted so please do not email or message our team directly as we will be unable to respond. We are also only able to give feedback to those interviewed unfortunately due to volume. This has also been advertised in various places including on both Facebook and Talent Manager so no need to apply more than once.

You can also follow us on our social media handle @ LiftedCareers on both Instagram and Facebook, for all future job opportunities and events.

Thank you and best of luck

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Abroad  Will accept applications from candidates who need to relocate

Posted on

3rd Feb 2026

Apply by

11th Feb 2026