Consultant/Senior Consultant

The Institute of Public Care (IPC) provides applied research, evaluation, consultancy and training services to the care sector including local authorities, the NHS, government bodies, charities and the commercial sector. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and communities, delivering a range of projects for individual organisations or programmes of national impact. Our work makes a difference, and we are a trusted partner within the care sector, with an excellent track record and reputation for delivery. Whilst we operate independently as a small knowledge exchange unit, we are part of Oxford Brookes University, giving us the scale and resources to deliver large projects and provide accreditation to training and development programmes. Find out more from our website: Institute of Public Care

We evaluate and develop the areas of public care that matter most to people, producing swift, actionable, and insightful results. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic and curious team players to join us as consultants. You will be responsible for leading knowledge exchange projects and ensuring successful delivery of our work. Projects could include a wide range of activities, such as facilitating a meeting, interviewing, delivering a training session, designing a survey, analysing and interpreting data, researching good practice, or writing a report. You are likely to be working on several projects at any one time. The projects we deliver are diverse and interesting, and colleagues work on a variety of projects - no two days are the same!

As well as strong communication and problem-solving skills, these roles require an active interest in and experience of public care in the UK - health, adult social care, children and families' services and / or supported housing. We are particularly interested in applications from people who have either:

• experience of consultancy or evaluation in the UK public care sector; or

• been involved in programmes of change, transformation or commissioning within mental health, learning disability, older people's or children and families' services.

As an experienced public care professional, we are seeking someone who is keen to make a difference, recognising how the Institute makes an impact not just locally but often delivering nationally significant programmes. This may be an opportunity to pursue your career in a different direction, delivering applied research and evaluation, consultancy and training within the sector that you are committed to.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us on and we can arrange a call with you.

Location

We work in a hybrid/agile environment, with a base in Oxford and travel within the UK to meet with our clients. We expect our consultants to be in Oxford at least once per month, with national travel as required.

Benefits

We offer a friendly and rewarding place to work, a place that values people and the diverse contributions and backgrounds of our colleagues.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees-both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team. Details of our benefits including annual leave and pension schemes can be found here

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities

• Brookes on-site Nursery.

• Discounted travel options

• TOTUM card discount scheme

• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)

• Training and development opportunities

• Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be subject to referencing and background checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to Apply

To apply for either role, please click on the on the link below. You are required to upload your CV and a personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 16 or 23 March 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.