Community Participatory Research Coordinator (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Community Participation Workstream, helping communities and staff collaborate as equal research partners. You’ll assist with workshops, events and initiatives that inform service improvement and decision-making.

The role emphasizes building skills, confidence and networks for participatory research, with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on health equity and partnerships across the VCFSE sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in public engagement, community engagement, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience of community-engaged or participatory research.
• Experience of working across organisations with community groups and partners.
• Experience designing and delivering public or community engagement activities.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development of participatory research and evaluation across Somerset Council and the VCFSE sector.
• Help plan and deliver workshops, events and initiatives to promote evidence-informed decision-making.
• Provide tailored support to staff and community researchers embedding participatory approaches.
• Contribute to governance, policies and procedures for HDRC Community Participation Workstream.
• Monitor and contribute to the HDRC Community Participation Workstream's ongoing development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Relationship-building

Health inequality commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Community Participation Workstream, helping communities and staff collaborate as equal research partners. You’ll assist with workshops, events and initiatives that inform service improvement and decision-making.

The role emphasizes building skills, confidence and networks for participatory research, with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on health equity and partnerships across the VCFSE sector.