Community Research and Evaluation Officer

Action Hampshire believes in the importance of community voice, and especially supporting underserved communities to have their voices heard as part of the impact we want to see:

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprises (VCFSEs) and communities take collaborative action in partnership with other sectors, that improves health and wellbeing and increases fairness and inclusion. 

The role will work closely with the Community Research and Evaluation Lead to deliver high-quality research projects with communities, which is key to every part of our mission.

Action Hampshire’s mission has four strands:

1.     Advocate for and amplify the voice of the VCFSE sector and their communities

2.     Build strong partnerships, networks, and connections between VCFSEs, their communities, and the public and private sectors

3.     Support and resource the VCFSE sector with research, evaluation, training, and funding

4.     Deliver capacity-building community engagement via the Action Hampshire Way

Job Purpose:

• To support, develop and expand the community-led research, consultation, evaluation and impact measurement work of Action Hampshire, contributing to our mission.
• To support the design, delivery, evaluation, and resourcing of projects across the organisation, by providing high-quality project delivery as a member of several project delivery teams, with a focus on our consultation (including our rural housing enabling project), evaluation, community-led research and impact measurement work.

This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work across the organisation, involved in many different projects and collaborating with colleagues across the team.

What we Offer:

Flexible hybrid working, professional development, pension, reward and cycle-to-work schemes, and confidential employee support.

How to Apply:

For full details and how to apply, please see the job description and person specification.

To apply please complete our online application form which includes space to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, you should outline experience in relation to the person specification and role responsibilities.

Action Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We would be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/D5PMVfxH7G. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.

Closing Date: 27 November at 9:00 am
In-person Interview date: 9 December or 10 December 2026