Job Title:
VCSE Research & Insight Worker
Application Ref:
RIW/1022
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term
Hours:
22.5 hours per week
Salary:
NJC Scale Point 23 £32,076 FTE actual for 22.5hrs £19,245.60
Location:
Salford
Recruitment Type:
Salford CVS
Deadline:
Friday, 24 May, 2024 - 12:00
Information specific to the post
In October 2022 Salford City Council commissioned Salford CVS to undertake research into the strengths of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector as part of their Joint Needs and Strengths Assessment.
Every three years since 2008 Salford CVS leads on State of the VCSE Sector research in Salford and also across Greater Manchester Working with other local infrastructure organisations, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the VCSE sector. Our last research report was published in 2021 and we have started planning for the research to be conducted this year.
In August 2023 we further developed our VCSE sector research and insight work with the commencement of our Salford 99 longitudinal study This research project is designed to understand the issues affecting the VCSE sector in Salford and aims to track 99 VCSE organisations every six months for a three-year period, so that we gain ‘live’ insight in between our three-yearly State of the VCSE sector large research project. Alongside this work we conduct a Pulse Check survey with a variety of VCSE organisations to get a snapshot of what is changing for them each quarter.
This exciting VCS Research and Insight role involves a combination of VCSE engagement and insight work across Salford. We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of research, data collection, analysis and excellent report-writing skills
- Will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment within a team of dedicated, friendly people who believe in making a difference
- Has fantastic organisational skills – able to multitask and work effectively in a busy team environment
- Is able to effectively engage with a wide range of VCSE groups and organisations
- Understands the importance of confidentiality - as you will be involved in conversations on sensitive and confidential topics
- Enjoys working with a diverse range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and organisationsIs passionate about the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Michelle Warburton on 07545 659 318, email Michelle.Warburton@salfordcvs.co.uk
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