The School of Education and Social Sciences at Liverpool Hope has a long history of advancing social justice and programmes of transformative change. Our School is built on a proud heritage that dates to 1844. Since then, we have grown into a dynamic centre for educational excellence and impactful research, with a global outlook and a strong commitment to addressing the challenges facing contemporary society. Today, we continue to build on the vision of our founding educators, creating a vibrant academic environment that reaches beyond the classroom to engage with communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Through our teaching, research, and outreach activities, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world around us.

Implementation and Community Research Officer

12-month fixed-term contract | 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week)

Help us transform public services through meaningful community participation and research.

Building on our successes and commitment to creating positive social change, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Implementation and Community Research Officer to play a key role in delivering an innovative approach to improving public services for British Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities in Flintshire.

Funded by Flintshire County Council, this 12-month post will support the first year of implementation of Connect for Change, a whole-system approach designed by Associate Professor Dan Allen to improve the accessibility, responsiveness and equity of public services for British Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities.

Connect for Change brings together communities, public services and partner organisations to identify and address barriers, strengthen relationships and develop more inclusive and responsive ways of working. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to translating an innovative approach into practical action, ensuring that community experiences and perspectives are central to shaping change.

The postholder will play an important role in supporting the implementation, community engagement and applied research associated with Connect for Change. This will involve building and maintaining trusted relationships with community members, public service professionals and partner organisations, coordinating implementation activities, supporting meaningful community participation, and identifying barriers, opportunities and areas for improvement.

About you

We are looking for someone with the skills, experience and commitment to work collaboratively with diverse communities and organisations, build positive relationships and support the practical implementation and evaluation of an innovative approach to public service improvement in Flintshire.

The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to greater equity in public services and to ensuring that the voices and experiences of British Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities inform the development and delivery of services. Candidates should demonstrate a profile of skills and experience aligned with the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Join us

We recruit nationally and internationally, seeking talented people who share our ambition to build hope for the future and make a positive difference through their work.

If you are passionate about community participation, social justice and improving public services, and have the drive and commitment to help translate the Connect for Change approach into meaningful action, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working arrangements: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days), 0.5 FTE.

Contract: 12-month fixed term.