20918 - Research Officer - UBUNTU - Belfast

• Are you looking for a new challenge?
• Do you have experience of leading and conducting social research projects?
• Would you like to be part of an innovative new project?

The successful candidate will be tasked with developing creative reports and information which can be used to advocate for systemic changes to local, regional and national government policies and directly influence system change.  

What is Barnardo's Ubuntu?

Ubuntu “I am because we are” or, “Humanity towards others” is an exciting new project delivered by Barnardo's.  Thanks to National Lottery players, Barnardo's has received over £4.5 million over four years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to develop regional support networks for families arrived seeking sanctuary across Northern Ireland; Scotland and Hertfordshire. The project aims to empower young voices from a refugee and asylum-seeking background and create sustainable community support.

This role is Belfast Based, with the ability to travel across Northern Ireland as required, and include some evening and weekend engagement on occasion.

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the attached Additional Information Sheet. Where we receive a high volume of applicants, the desirable criteria may be used to reduce those shortlisted for interview.

Barnardo's will be holding a waiting list of appointable people, where you may be offered similar jobs of the same grade should they come up within 12 months post interview.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently until 30th June 2028 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 30th June 2028