Data Collection Officer

We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime or addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We believe and are committed to providing opportunities to all people including those with ‘Lived Experience’ we encourage applications from all background including those in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, have experience of previous offending or homelessness.

The primary purpose of the role is to collect scientific data for large scale research projects.

Participant Recruitment:

1. Manage Potential Participants:
• Contact participants from Forward to gauge interest.
• Provide study and participation details.
• Use Forward Trust's contacts to identify potential participants.
• Schedule and record interviews at sites or online, noting contact details.
2. Coordinate with Facilitators:
• Obtain a list of potential interviewees and contact them.
3. Location Coordination:
• Be available at designated locations (hybrid or remote work possible).

Conducting Study Interviews:

1. Prepare Materials:
• Arrange necessary equipment and supplies.
• Distribute and track participant vouchers.
• Organize digital documents for easy access.
2. Conduct Interviews:
• Facilitate interviews per established guidelines.

Post-Interview Management:

1. Document and Data Security:
• Save and organize all documents.
• Conduct regular data audits for compliance.
• Send recordings for transcription and track status.
• Review transcriptions for accuracy and GDPR compliance.

Below is a list of the qualities that we are looking for in applicants to this post.  Please address each of these points in your application.

Essential

• Educational Background:
  • Current Research Masters or PhD candidate in Research, Social Sciences, or Public Health.
• Skills and Experience:
  • Proven experience in conducting qualitative research.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interviewing abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Administrative experience including scheduling and conducting interviews.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools and devices for data collection.
  • GDPR Knowledge and Training

Desirable:

• Knowledge:
  • Engagement with behavioural theories and public health research.
• Understanding of issues related to substance misuse and homelessness.

Experience:

• Prior experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with ethical considerations and safeguarding procedures in research.
• Project specific:
• Willingness to travel between Hull and Dover and potentially other services as needed (expenses covered).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical research practices.

• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working 
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• £90 External Therapy Allowance
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

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