At a Glance
- Tasks: Support research on gambling harms and young people's health through collaboration and analysis.
- Company: Fast Forward, Scotland’s national youth work agency focused on positive change.
- Benefits: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and impactful contributions.
- Other info: Join a creative team dedicated to harm reduction and innovative education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives by addressing gambling-related issues.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
We are looking for someone who is analytical, organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration and continuous learning.
The Project Research Officer will support the work of Fast Forward and its Scottish Gambling Education Hub (SGEH) by working collaboratively with academic and research partners, bringing together existing evidence, and identifying emerging trends to inform the Hub's work. The postholder will coordinate monitoring and evaluation processes, gather and analyse evidence from SGEH activities, and support the dissemination of research, policy developments and emerging evidence relating to gambling harms, young people's health and wellbeing, and harm reduction.
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, it is a force for change supporting children and young people to make informed decisions about risk taking behaviours. We take a harm reduction approach to reduce the negative impacts of these behaviours on their lives and those of their families and wider community.
The team’s work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding in developing innovative programmes to address risk-taking behaviours that often go unrecognised. You will find creative ways to engage with partners, adapting and creating resources to enable them to better deliver meaningful harm reduction and prevention education around harmful gambling and gambling harm.
Our work is underpinned by the following values:
- Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research.
- Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.
- Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.
- Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.
Project Research Officer (Scottish Gambling Education Hub) employer: Fast Forward
Fast Forward is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives. Located in Scotland, the organisation offers unique opportunities for professional growth through continuous learning and engagement with academic partners, all while championing innovative harm reduction strategies. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values integrity and creativity in addressing critical social issues.
