User experience researchers for environmental charity

User experience researchers for environmental charity

Ongoing role
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At a glance

Skills

  • Strategic development and planning
  • Change management
  • Project / programme management
  • Volunteer management
  • Research (qualitative / quantitative)
  • User research
  • Service design

Where

London, E17 5HY
Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

East London Waterworks Park is looking for user experience researcher volunteers to lead projects in creating our community-owned park

What will you be doing?

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.

What are we looking for?

Strong User Research Skills:

  • Proven experience in conducting various user research methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, observations, usability testing, ethnographic studies).
  • Ability to design and execute research plans, analyze data, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Community Engagement Experience:

  • Experience working with diverse communities and understanding their needs and perspectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with community members.
  • Experience in facilitating workshops, focus groups, and community engagement activities.

Collaborative Spirit:

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including architects, ecologists, community researchers, and other professionals.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate research findings and recommendations to the team.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and expertise with other team members.

Passion for Community Development:

  • Genuine interest in community-led projects and a desire to contribute to the creation of a positive social impact.
  • Understanding of the importance of community ownership and engagement in urban planning and development.
  • Passion for environmental sustainability and creating inclusive and accessible public spaces.

Other Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with participatory research methods.
  • Knowledge of community development principles and best practices.
  • Experience working with volunteers and managing volunteer programs.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.

What difference will you make?

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.

Causes
  • Environment
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    East London Waterworks Park is a charity that 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...