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Current Opportunities

Assistant Consultant

Join our growing team and support impactful research and consultancy projects across health, social care, children’s services and supported housing. As an Assistant Consultant, you’ll coordinate project activities, conduct research, design surveys, analyse data, and contribute to reports that help shape public care services across the UK.

We’re looking for an organised, analytical team player with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in public care. Experience with online survey design and evidence reviews is particularly valuable. This role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to work on diverse, meaningful projects.

Closing date: 16 February 2026
Interviews: 10-12 March 2026

Consultant and/or Senior Consultant

Lead knowledge exchange projects that improve health and social care outcomes across the UK. As a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you’ll facilitate stakeholder workshops, conduct evaluations, deliver training, design research, and produce reports that inform policy and practice. You’ll work on multiple projects simultaneously, partnering with local authorities, NHS trusts, government bodies and charities.

We’re seeking experienced public care professionals with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates have either consultancy/evaluation experience in UK public care, or have led change programmes in mental health, learning disability, older people’s or children and families’ services. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a new direction while making a real impact.

Closing date: 5 March 2026
Interviews: w/c 16 or 23 March 2026

Join Our Network of Expert Associates

We employ freelance Associates to complement the skills and experience of our salaried colleagues. Our Associates work on a self-employed basis, engaging in specific projects or areas of expertise.

We are currently looking for Associates who have experience of managing children’s social work or who have managed social work teams in Wales and are fluent in Welsh. If you have been a social work team or service manager and are interested in consultancy projects or delivering our leadership development programmes across Wales, we would love to hear from you. 

Explore Career Opportunities at IPC

At IPC, we’re always on the lookout for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in public care. Interested in learning more about the opportunities available at IPC? Get in touch with our team to discuss how you can be part of our mission.

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