We’re Hiring: Assistant Consultant
The Institute of Public Care is growing, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Consultant to join our team.
The Role
You’ll support our applied research and consultancy projects across health, social care, children’s services and supported housing. Your work will include:
- Coordinating project activities and timelines
- Researching good practice and evidence
- Designing and administering online surveys
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Contributing to reports and recommendations
- Supporting our consultants to deliver high-quality work
The projects we deliver are diverse and interesting. One week you might be supporting an evaluation of a local authority’s transformation programme, the next you’re helping to research best practice in mental health commissioning. You’ll work on several projects at once, developing a broad understanding of the public care sector.
What We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in candidates who can design and develop online surveys and/or conduct rapid evidence reviews. Knowledge of the UK public care sector (health, adult social care, children’s services, supported housing) is advantageous but not essential – we value curiosity and enthusiasm.
You’ll need to be:
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Analytical with strong attention to detail
- An excellent communicator (written and verbal)
- A collaborative team player
- Eager to learn and develop your skills
How to Apply & More Information
For full details including the complete job description and person specification, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button below.
For an informal discussion about the role before applying, please email ipc@brookes.ac.uk and we’ll arrange a call to answer your questions.
When you’re ready to apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement via the portal below demonstrating how you meet the requirements outlined in the person specification.
Closing date: 16 February 2026
Interviews: 10-12 March 2026
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are core values of the University. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, to ensure our team reflects the communities that we serve.
