Volunteer Impact Research Manager

What will you be doing?

At Clothing Collective, our story began in 2018, when we set out to assist those in our society facing difficulties in clothing themselves. We wanted to bridge the gap between the vast resources available across the country and those who had little or no access to them. Over the past eight years, we have become a recognised leader in providing access to clothing by connecting people in need with existing stock held by charity shops.  

In 2024, we entered an exciting new chapter as a charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission. We are strengthening our offer and empowering our partners and volunteers to help achieve our goals. We are now seeking passionate individuals to join our team on a voluntary basis and help us grow to the next level.  

Our charitable objective is to provide access to clean, warm, and good-quality clothing. We now also wish to expand this objective by carrying out research and publishing useful findings for the benefit of the public.   

The role will include regularly: commissioning, coordinating, and reviewing research, managing a small team of volunteer researchers, and working closely with the Insights & Impact Lead. You will contribute to the development and curation of impactful, evidence-based data, presentations, and outputs tailored to diverse audiences.  

If you’re inspired to make a real impact and contribute to advancing public understanding of clothing poverty, we would love to hear from you.  

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a research project management/coordination role, or in another relevant role.   
• Exceptional research skills, with a trained eye for detail and accuracy across our outputs, including experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods. 
• Ability to interpret the charity’s needs and translate them into clear research tasks, briefs, timelines, and outputs. 
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate a team, and keep projects moving. 
• Reliable and proactive communication, with the ability to respond in a timely way and keep others updated on progress, particularly where other volunteers are depending on your input. 
• Strong understanding of ethical research practices, and how to consistently maintain these. 
• Knowledge of communities experiencing poverty, marginalisation, or other vulnerabilities. 
• Experience designing surveys or feedback forms, ideally using tools such as Microsoft Forms. 
• Familiarity with: Microsoft 365 Suite (essential), Power BI (desirable) and Wix or similar CMS platforms (desirable). 
• Ideally, some experience of working in a small, remote team.  

We know not everyone will meet every requirement listed above, and we still encourage you to apply if you believe you would be a strong fit for the role. 

What difference will you make?

Through your involvement, you will help us build stronger relationships with our supporters and share clear, evidence-based information with a wider audience.  

Your contribution will help us tell compelling stories that inform, inspire, and engage stakeholders, funders, and the public, strengthening support for our mission and helping to secure its long-term sustainability. 

Before you apply

Please send us a short expression of interest telling us:  

• A little about yourself and your background 
• Why you are interested in this opportunity 
• Any relevant experience or skills you would bring 
• Some examples of previous research projects  

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have any access needs, or would like to discuss the role before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of poverty or related challenges.  

We may close this opportunity early if we find suitable candidates, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.