Services
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Services
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OFFICER
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OFFICER
- Annually:£34,584—£36,120
- Region:North West
- Location:Blackpool - Number One Bickerstaffe Square- Blackpool
- Department:Partnerships & Development
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Closing Date:23 February 2025
The Blackpool Better Start partnership is one of five locations in the UK to receive funding from the
National Lottery Community Fund to support initiatives in early intervention and prevention for the early years.
The partnership brings together the NSPCC, Blackpool Council, NHS health organisations, Police, local parents
and community organisations to collaboratively make the sustainable changes needed within services and
systems supporting early years to ensure every baby has the best start in life.
The vision and ambition of the partnership has been translated into action and results, with the leadership and
strategic direction to the partnership being provided by the Centre for Early Child Development (Better Start).
The Centre brings together experts through multidisciplinary teams which includes, Programme and
Community Development, Research and Evaluation, Communications, Business Support and Data
Management.
The centre is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a range of evidence-based
programmes and community-based initiatives on behalf of the Better Start Partnership. A range of initiatives
which support families in relation to Diet and Nutrition, Speech Language and Communication and Social and
Emotional Development have been co-developed, implemented and tested for impact in Blackpool.
Better Start is able to combine early years science and evidence with designing and delivering front line services
that reach families and children at the right time. The creative approach refined in Blackpool is now being
cascaded to other organisations, supporting decision makers to focus on improving children's outcomes, the
importance of early education for young children and building parental capabilities.
The role of The Research and Evaluation Officer will ensure that projects and activities are evaluated,
monitored, and impact and effectiveness considered from implementation, through delivery and long term.
The team bring a skill mix of both qualitative and quantitative research with colleagues working collaboratively
with development teams and partner organisations.
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Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
Trauma Informed
At the NSPCC we are on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed organisation for the children, young people and families that we work with, as well as our staff and volunteers. To be trauma-informed is one of the guiding principles that shape and guide our 2021-2031 Strategy. This means understanding the nature of adversity, trauma, and resilience so that we can work towards reducing and preventing further harm and promoting recovery and healing. Coming to work at the NSPCC will provide the opportunity for you to join us in our commitment to becoming a trauma-informed organisation.
