Insight and Engagement Officer

Hybrid – ideally London based 2 days a week Whizz Kidz is seeking someone with significant experience in designing research projects to join us a an Insight and Engagement Officer and support our impact and evaluation work across the organisation. Whizz Kidz: The facts Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society. We’re here to change that. As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months - 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included. Our vision A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included. Our values We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive. Job summary This role is central to the Policy & Engagement Team. The postholder will support our impact and evaluation work across the organisation in line with our Theory of Change, producing quarterly reports, annual reports and briefings for the Board, Parliamentarians and grant funders. The role works alongside Youth Board to identify project ideas and support any research work affiliated with their projects. The postholder has responsibility for Whizz Kidz Community Change projects and Research panel. The person You will have a passion for working with young people and driving change and perceptions. You will have significant experience in designing research projects to ensure Whizz Kidz is meeting the aims and objectives of its Theory of Change and that it is listening to the voice of young wheelchair users. You can read and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and use this data to form strong arguments. Key accountabilities Lead the Whizz Kidz Community Change projects ensuring fair distribution of funds and impact analysis. You will be the link to all of our projects. Lead the Whizz Kidz research panel ensuring opportunities to contribute to the panel are circulated and that this is used to feed into national strategy. Provide research and analysis as needed to support the Youth Board and Whizz Kidz wider policy work. Support monthly management reporting; quarterly Theory of Change reporting and Annual impact reporting with the Impact & Evaluation Manager Draft content for Whizz Kidz documentation (e.g campaign briefings) Contribute to / lead on external policy consultation responses Analyse internal and external data to provide robust arguments for societal change work Analysis and reporting of Whizz Kidz beneficiaries against IMD and income data and demographics Attend Youth Board and other events as needed The post holder will also Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and to travel and stay overnight where necessary. Work within all policies, procedures and budgets set by Whizz Kidz. Act at all times in the best interest of Whizz Kidz. Form effective working relationships with all colleagues members, volunteers and outside organisations as appropriate. Take responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times. Respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act. Not disclose to an unauthorised person any confidential information acquired through official duties unless they have received official permission to do so. The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and job rank of the post. Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer. Person specification Skills and knowledge Ability to get on with and work well with children, young people and families Ability to work with stakeholders and partners on projects Exceptional interpersonal skills Excellent knowledge of research methods, data collection and statistical analysis related to impact & evaluation Be able to analyse data for a range of audiences Experience of report writing and research for external audiences Experience Experience of research and evaluation (ideally within the charity sector) Demonstratable experience of conducting monitoring and evaluation research independently Experience of working with qualitative and quantitative data Strong project management experience Personal qualities Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change The ability to enthuse and engage others in the potential benefits of an engaging project Creative problem solver A few perks The wellbein