Opportunities for young people

Not everyone gets the same start.

For many young people, social research and evaluation aren’t even on their radar as a career. Not because they wouldn’t be great at it, but because no one ever told them it existed.

That’s why access and visibility matter. If young people can’t see a pathway into research and evaluation as a career, we risk missing out on incredible talent and perspectives that our sector urgently needs.

We’re working to change that, creating real, hands-on opportunities for young people to explore what evaluation looks like in practice, build confidence, and strengthen their CVs.

It isn’t just about skills; it’s about representation. When evaluators reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our insights are richer, more nuanced, and more just.

We know we can’t do this alone. As a small social enterprise, we rely on collaboration with funders, organisations, and fellow evaluators who share this vision of a more inclusive field.

If that’s you, we’d love to connect drop us an email: jami@brightimpact.co.uk.

Let’s make sure the next generation doesn’t just stumble into evaluation and they choose it, because the door was open.

We’re also funding some research at the moment to inform a future support offer, potentially targeted at community researchers. We aren’t exactly sure what this looks like yet - that’s why we’re running the listening sessions. But we’re committed to creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds who are interested in research careers to learn and progress.

How to get involved: There’s a brief registration form to fill in - https://lnkd.in/e-Peng9a

Please express your interest by Friday 8th May.