East London Waterworks Park is looking for user experience researcher volunteers to lead projects in creating our community-owned park
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that won a 2024 New London Architecture award and has raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for user experience researchers to participate in our community-led working group who are growing support of the project.
There is opportunity to lead on projects exploring how architects, ecologists, community researchers, political campaigners, fundraisers and communications professions come together to create community infrastructure.
The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
Strong User Research Skills:
Community Engagement Experience:
Collaborative Spirit:
Passion for Community Development:
Other Desirable Skills:
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By leading research projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, etc.) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community. Your input will help us craft volunteer experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability.