Research and Project Support Worker in Livingston

Organisational Background

Community Enterprise is a leading social enterprise and community development consultancy and support provider. We provide support to third sector groups across Scotland and beyond and work with communities to build and sustain projects for the benefit of local people.

We are looking to build our growing team with one part time Research and Project Support Worker. We are thinking about 3 days but are flexible.

You will be capable of contributing to research documents and other pieces of work led by our Development consultants. This can range from stakeholder interviews, help at public meetings, site visits and case studies to on-line research and survey analysis. Your research will be used as the crucial building blocks for larger projects, led by our development team.

Job Purpose: To support the development team to deliver research projects and other documents and reports.

Accountable to: Development Manager

Main Duties

• Contribute to the achievement of Community Enterprise\’s overall organisational objectives and targets. These are centred on initiatives which support the sustainability of organisations with a social purpose.
• Work as a member of the Development Team, providing support to pieces of research and also to a range of projects for a wide variety of existing and new clients.
• You will always be supported by one of the Development Consultants, but specifically, support will include undertaking:

• Background and desk research
• National and local policy research and analysis
• Demographic research and analysis
• Case studies
• Market research including trends
• Survey design and analysis
• Stakeholder interviews
• Researching funding avenues
• Some draft section writing for reports
• Occasional participation at community consultation events to support colleagues
• Site visits to places around Scotland
• Health checks for our Accelerate programme

• Collaborate with co-workers engaged in other Community Enterprise ventures and interests to ensure a joined up, added value approach
• Assist with Community Enterprise marketing and communications – including social media and events
• Such other tasks as may be required which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post

Person Specification

Experience, aptitude, values, fit with the team and sensitivity to the enterprising third sector are more important to us than formal qualifications. This post needs someone who can combine research skills with a practical and proactive approach to a range of project requirements.

Ideally, we\’re looking for someone who is:

• Able to gather information intelligently and analyse data
• Focused on positive and valuable outcomes for our clients
• Confident, self-motivated, proactive and organised
• Willing to learn and with an interest in the Third Sector
• Able to problem-solve and use their initiative
• Personable, with a good telephone manner
• Attentive to detail
• Strong in communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills
• An excellent team player and willing to share skills and learning with co workers
• Able to cope with competing demands and prioritise tasks
• Proficient in the use of technology and willing to learn new ways of working as needed- (Canva, SurveyMonkey,

Mural as examples)

• Experienced in a range of social media platforms
• Willing to travel across Scotland occasionally for attendance at community events or project site visits
• Willing to get involved in other areas of the organisation when there are capacity issues, as we all do working in

a small team

Salary £27,000 pro rata

Hours 3 days (but we are flexible)

Location Hybrid working arrangements with a base in Livingston. Travel throughout Scotland may be

required occasionally. Full driving license is an advantage but not essential.