I am an experienced social science researcher, with skills in qualitative and mixed methods research.

I offer a full range of research consultancy services including:
Research design
Data collection: interviewing, desk based research and focus groups
Report writing
Writing case studies
Undertaking evaluation activities
I specialise in the field of career education and guidance with some additional experience in health and wellbeing.
Examples of commissioned research projects include:
- Hooley, T; Percy, C & Alexander, R. (2021) Exploring Scotland’s Career Ecosystem: Evidence to support the Career Review Skills Development Scotland
- Alexander, R., Skipp, A. & Tanner, E., (2020), Experiences of workplaces: Practical ideas from schools and colleges for achieving Gatsby Benchmark 6. London: The Careers & Enterprise Company. Available online.
- Alexander, R., McCabe, G. & De Backer, M., (2019), Careers and labour market information: an international review of the evidence. Education Development Trust. Available online.
- Alexander, R. (2018) Implementing Community Led Care In the Non-Linked Isles of Orkney. Voluntary Action Orkney. Available online.
Further details of my research activities including publications and presentations are available on my university research profile.
If you are looking for a research consultant to assist you with an upcoming project which you think may be of interest to me, then please do contact me to discuss your requirements further.