Research and Engagement Officer
Flexible location, hybrid working
£35,899 per annum (based in the London office) or
£32,899 (based elsewhere, plus an annual home working allowance of around £600)
Full time, two year contract (possibility of extension)
Closing date: Monday 26th September (10am)
Interviews: w/c 3rd October
£35,899 per annum (based in the London office) or
£32,899 (based elsewhere, plus an annual home working allowance of around £600)
Full time, two year contract (possibility of extension)
Closing date: Monday 26th September (10am)
Interviews: w/c 3rd October
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is the leading UK-wide charity for the nation's 7 million unpaid carers. Together with their Network Partners, they provide support, information, advice and services for anyone caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend.
Carers Trust is the leading UK-wide charity for the nation's 7 million unpaid carers. Together with their Network Partners, they provide support, information, advice and services for anyone caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend.
Role:
Through undertaking and managing research, providing and interpreting evidence and data and engagement with unpaid carers, the Research and Engagement Officer will play a key role in enhancing understanding of the needs of carers and increasing policy impact and organisational profile. The role will be working at a UK-wide level, with a specific focus on England, and will ensure there is a robust evidence base of the experiences of unpaid carers and the challenges they face, so Carers Trust can effectively bring about changes to policy and practice.
In this role you will be:
Through undertaking and managing research, providing and interpreting evidence and data and engagement with unpaid carers, the Research and Engagement Officer will play a key role in enhancing understanding of the needs of carers and increasing policy impact and organisational profile. The role will be working at a UK-wide level, with a specific focus on England, and will ensure there is a robust evidence base of the experiences of unpaid carers and the challenges they face, so Carers Trust can effectively bring about changes to policy and practice.
In this role you will be:
- Designing and delivering high quality policy-related research, using qualitative and quantitative ethical research methods including surveys and focus groups; accurately analysing data gathered and presenting this as clear findings
- Collating and analysing relevant external data which impacts unpaid carers, such as ONS, NHS and local data
- Contributing to and producing comprehensive, original, and accessible research reports with clear key recommendations
- Researching and writing evidence-led policy positions, research reports and briefings; providing expertise to colleagues with their use and interpretation of data
- Engaging unpaid carers, carer services and policymakers in research and activities to give voice to the lived experience of unpaid carers and carer services
- Identifying evolving issues and needs of unpaid carers and our network of local carer organisations through research and policy analysis.
Candidate:
Please see the full Role Profile for further details.
- Experience of carrying out research, both qualitative and quantitative, which has informed and influenced policy and/or practice
- Experience of analysing and reporting on complex data, including survey data and government and other datasets
- The ability to engage sensitively and ethically with unpaid carers whilst undertaking research and broader activities
- A track record in writing research and policy reports and other engaging written content, and the ability to present research findings and data in an engaging way
- The ability to produce policy statements, advice and recommendations based on evidence
- Experience of engaging with a range of external stakeholders and facilitating reference and advisory groups
- The ability and commitment to develop an understanding of the broader policy context relating to unpaid carers such as the health, social care and education landscapes, and the benefits system (but you do not need to be an expert on unpaid carers or any of these areas)
- Experience of planning and delivering research projects
- The ability to arrange events and facilitate engaging focus groups, workshops or training sessions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyse and communicate complex information in an accessible way.
Please see the full Role Profile for further details.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a separate Supporting Statement (max two sides of A4) to [email protected]
As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.