KTP Youth Justice Associate

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on a 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). You will be instrumental in the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of a child focused justice approach across the GMCA and its relevant partners, leading to organisational and cultural change. Employed and supported by a world leading academic team from the University's Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (Home - Manchester Centre for Youth Studies), you will be based at GMCA's premises in Manchester.

Greater Manchester is one of the country's most successful city-regions. Home to more than 2.8 million people and with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of the ten Greater Manchester councils and Mayor, who work with other local services, businesses, communities and other partners to improve the city-region.

To find out more about GMCA, go to https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Qualifications we require: 

• A Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in Sociology, Criminology, Youth Justice or a related subject. 
• A PhD level qualification in the field of Sociology, Applied Criminology, or Youth Justice would be advantageous.  

Application requirements: 

Specialist Knowledge:

• Child centred Justice, co-creation, evaluation (thematic analysis, Realist evaluation) cultural change, participation models (e.g. Lundy Model, Participatory Youth Practice) and project management approaches
• Youth/criminal justice processes and pathways 

Skills & Attributes:

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and in problem solving
• Excellent project management and written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of participatory research approaches
• Interpersonal skills and empathy
• Capable of confidently engaging with senior leaders

Experience:

• Working with or within the justice sector,
• Undertaking research with children and young people

The post will be subject to an Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About KTP: 

For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs - collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.  

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Hannah Smithson h.l.smithson@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Anne-Marie Day anne-marie.day@mmu.ac.uk

Apply by clicking the Apply button and submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role.

Only applications with a covering letter will be considered. 

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply. 

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.  

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.  

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.