VACANCIES
Research Officer
£27,323 – £30,250
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid working (a combination of working from home with occasional meetings in our office in Glasgow or Edinburgh). Occasional travel within Scotland may be required.
Are you passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ young people and research? Can you update and develop a long running research project? Can you gather, analyse and report on large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data? If so, we want to hear from you.
Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting LGBTQ+ young people right across Scotland.
We are passionate about equalities at LGBT Youth Scotland. This means that everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity. In line with our commitment to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour and trans people. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join our Policy, Participation and Research Team – impacting across Scotland.
Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, you will:
- Review the last cycle of our ‘Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People’ research project and prepare for the next iteration in 2027
- Work internally to improve data collection and reporting
- Work externally with partners to represent the charity
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of LGBTQ+ research in Scotland.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- A passion for running large scale research and reporting on findings – with a fine eye for detail
- An understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people – or a willingness to learn this
- Confidence to deliver, working alongside a diverse team within a nationwide charity.
Closing Date: 7th August 2024 (9am)
Interview Date: 21st August 2024
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
Once you’ve submitted your application, please fill in our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
