Thank you for your interest in the Cumbria Youth Co-research Collective (CYCC)!
We are a team of people who share an interest in how research can be more genuinely inclusive of different backgrounds, ideas and priorities. We think this is important because research happens every day but doesn’t always properly include the people it is about or is seeking to help. This is especially true when research is focused on young people but through the Cumbria Youth Co-research Collective, we are showing there is a different way to do things which is more inclusive. And we think it makes for better research!
We say co-research because its about coming together across different identities, backgrounds and experiences. This includes people in different age groupings for example:
- Youth Co-researcher – these are young people aged 12 – 17yrs
- Peer Youth Co-researcher – these are young adults aged 18 – 24yrs)
- Community Co-researcher – these are adults (18yrs+) who have a job in an organisation (like a Council, youth organisation, school, charity etc) and who also support and take part in co-research
- Academic Co-researcher – these are adults (18yrs+) who work at a university
Cumbria Youth Co-research Collective have already taken part in a range of research work and projects. You can read about one of the more recent ones here.
Excitingly, we have just had our next research project confirmed! The project will work right across the Cumberland area over the next 6 months to better understand what support and opportunities young people (11yrs upwards) want access to outside of school time.
To help with the co-research project, we are recruiting 3 new Peer Youth Co-researchers!
When we say ‘Peer Youth Co-researcher’, we mean employing people is this role who are aged between 18 – 24yrs. The role is targeted to a specific age group as a genuine occupational qualification as permitted by the Equality Act 2010. You can read more about what the role means on the job Read the job spec here.
Pay: £13.45 per hour (the Real Living Wage).
Hours: sessional – this means there are no fixed hours per week but we will agree together what hours are available and what you can do. We expect it to be a minimum of 3 hours a week and will include some evening and weekend working.
Location: you need to live in Cumberland. Sometimes the team will meet online and sometimes in-person at a venue in Cumberland. Help with transport costs and planning will be provided.
Employer: Carlisle Youth Zone will be the employer on behalf of the Cumbria Youth Co-research Collective.
Contract: fixed term initially for 6 months.
Ready to apply?
Please apply for the role using this form.
The form asks for some basic contact details and then asks you to answer some questions about why you think you would be a good fit for the role. You can answer these questions in writing or you can record and submit a brief video giving your verbal answers.
Please note, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
The deadline for applications is 1pm on Monday 22nd June 2026.
Got questions and/or need support?
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need support with your application. You can speak to Caroline, Jenna or Emma by:
- calling 01228 516280
- emailing info@carlisleyouthzone.org
- texting (Caroline) 07840856143
