Research Manager

Introduction

A Research Manager is the Research Team's point of contact for their time with the organisation, ensuring they have a good understanding of their voluntary role, supporting them when needed.

Responsibilities

Research focuses on gathering and providing information to the Social Media team. This helps our Social Media team be more efficient and productive.

Researchers will often work together, sharing their findings and information with one another to produce content for the Social Media department.

Here are examples of Researcher duties:

• Determine areas of research to increase knowledge for a particular subject.

• Approve proposals for tasks, topic and projects from volunteers, relevant to our mission.

• Ensure volunteers work to complete research prior to deadlines set by Social Media.

• Plan and perform surveys with the public on Social Media.

• Support and guide volunteers with tasks.

• Ensure the Research Complex is up-to-date.

• Support the Relations team by gathering a list of destinations/establishments we can distribute resources to across the UK

What's Needed?

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous experience in Research or Mental Health.

• Computer literacy, specifically for Google Workspace.

• Knowledge of information and data collection methods.

• Ability to work within a team, but also demonstrate independent working.

Something for you:

• Work experience in Research or Mental Health

• Opportunity for continuous professional development and skill enhancement. Volunteers are empowered to volunteer in other roles that interest them.

• Joining a diverse and inclusive organisation dedicated to changing the narrative on mental health and challenging stigmas.

Time commitment: 

• We ask volunteers to contribute 4-8 hours a month, if they can.

So, you've decided you want to get started, huh? Awesome.

While you're with the organisation, you may want to check out our Knowledge Boosters. They have been created to give volunteers extra reading... We joke; they're for volunteers to close any knowledge gaps they may have in their role. We can't guarantee we have all the information volunteers need, so that's when we rely on you to tell us what you're unsure of.

Generally, after onboarding, your role is self-led, under the supervision of the department manager.

Yes, even volunteers have these.

Although we guide and support volunteers, it's important for each individual to take ownership of tasks and ensure they are completed to a good standard. Spelling, punctuation and grammar is important. As an organisation - predominantly online - having good, well written consumer-facing content, is vital for our reputation and professionalism.

If a task is missed or forgotten, we can easily move it to a later date, but volunteers are accountable for any task they set their name against.

Responsible use of information found online is imperative and should be practised at all times. Responsible referencing and crediting of sources, and prevention of plagiarism by making findings your own voice. Do not copy & paste. Use the research compilation form to note your findings.