Research and Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People (Fixed Term)

The Research and Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People is part of the Research and Evaluation team with a focus on supporting authentic co-creation and young people''s engagement. The role supports the Head of Research and Evaluation and Reading Rewired project team, as well as our programme teams supporting children''s and young people''s reading, in exploring methods of engaging more young people in reading and demonstrating the value, reach and impact of the Charity''s work in the delivery of reading-related benefits. Travel across England will be required as part of this role, with some co-creation sessions expected to take place during the evenings or at weekends, depending on scheduling preferences of the young people involved in the project. Purpose of the post The Research and Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People role will deliver co-creation activity with young people aged 10-16, related to the Arts Council England (ACE)-funded new Reading Rewired project, which aims to develop young people''s reading engagement in libraries. As part of this activity, the role will: Work with The Reading Agency, Libraries Rising, immersive digital creative studio RamJam and nine library authorities across England to develop youth-led approaches to reader development in libraries, to enhance young people''s skills, reading engagement and library use, and support library skills and confidence in working with young people. Be responsible for championing youth ..... full job details .....