Community Research Involvement Worker

Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) is a fantastic organisation that supports charities and community groups across Liverpool by providing funding, training, and advice to help them thrive. Sitting at the heart of the city s community, the charity is committed to strengthening the voluntary sector and makes a real difference in improving lives across Liverpool.

LCVS is currently working to support Liverpool City Council (LCC) as a partner for the new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). Liverpool is one of only 30 areas across the UK pioneering this new investment from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) into local government, the programme commenced in January 2024 and will run for a period of 5 years. This transformational programme aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the conditions in which people in Liverpool live, work and play.

Would you like to make a real difference, improving health inequalities and influencing health and wellbeing in Liverpool?

The Role

We are seeking a Community Research Involvement Worker, to join the charity s passionate and dedicated team. This is a brand-new role which will manage a unique, pivotal programme

This pivotal role will report directly into the new Chief Executive at LCVS and is a fantastic opportunity to work with diverse and marginalised communities. You will encourage people to actively participate in community-based research, ensuring the voices of local people are heard. This research will then aid future decisions on health issues within the community.

The main duties include:

• Building and maintaining relationships to engage, involve, and capture intelligence.
• Organising and conducting community meetings, focus groups, and workshops.
• Researching, collecting, analysing and interpretting data in a sensitive, ethical manner.
• Training a wide range of other voluntary organisations to engage the community.
• Advocating for, and utilising community perspectives to include them in decision making.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has a passion for empowering communities, and promoting health and wellbeing. Ideally, you will have experience in the voluntary sector with a focus on research and exceptional relationship building skills. You should be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.

The main skills and experience include:

• Experience in conducting research, as well as capturing and interpreting data.
• Proven experience of working with diverse (under-represented and vulnerable) communities.
• Exceptional organisational, project management and communication skills.
• The ability to facilitate training for other organisations to deliver.

Please be aware this is a fixed term contract until 31st December 2028. To register your interest please send a copy of your CV, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons:

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.