At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with your community, conduct surveys, and gather feedback for the Pride in Place programme.
- Company: Join Salford CVS, a vibrant organisation dedicated to community engagement.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45 per hour, plus travel expenses and phone/internet contributions.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your neighbourhood while gaining valuable research experience.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, confident in speaking to new people, and familiar with the local area.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS as a Community Researcher on the Pride in Place programme. We are looking to recruit eight (8) part-time Community Researchers, each working 8 hours per week on an 8-week fixed-term contract, based in the community in Brookhouse and Peel Green or Pendleton.
You will conduct community-based research in Brookhouse and Peel Green or Pendleton as part of the Pride in Place engagement plan – supporting residents to complete surveys, gathering feedback from households and local groups, and recording and reporting what you find to the Programme Manager (Place).
To be successful, you will be confident speaking with people you have not met before, comfortable travelling around your local area, and able to complete feedback and reporting on time.
About the role
Community Researchers will be the face of Pride in Place in their neighbourhood. You will carry out research and outreach in local venues and neighbourhoods, speak with residents and community members through door knocking, events and public consultations, and help make sure local voices shape the programme.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is 18 or over (the role involves lone working and unsupervised contact with residents) and has the right to work in the UK
- Knows the Pendleton or Brookhouse and Peel Green area well
- Has good interpersonal skills – friendly and confident speaking to new people
- Is confident travelling around the local area
- Is confident completing feedback and reporting on time
- Has access to a mobile phone or tablet with a camera and to the internet – we can provide a device if you do not have your own
- Is happy to take responsibility for research resources (no bigger than one tote bag)
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
Specific duties:
- Support community members to complete surveys about Pride in Place
- Carry out community research and outreach in local venues and neighbourhoods
- Speak with residents and community members, including through door knocking, events and public consultations
- Gather feedback from households and local groups in Brookhouse and Peel Green or Pendleton
- Record and report findings to the Programme Manager (Place)
Key information
- Employer: Salford CVS
- Locations: Salford
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus travel expenses and a contribution towards phone / internet costs
- Working Hours: Part-Time
More about this role
- Closing Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 at 12:00pm
- Anticipated Interview Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 - 13:00
Community Researcher (Pride in Place) in Salford employer: Action Together
Bury VCFA is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects that align with the charity's mission. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and the unique advantage of being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering impactful services.
