AD HOC Discovery Internship: Insight and Impact Intern (Youth Services) (Conquer Life)

***Ringfenced to level 5 & 6 LJMU students only***

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted***

Conquer Life CIC is a youth and community organisation based in Bootle, Merseyside. We empower young people to develop the personal and social skills needed to achieve their goals through creative, engaging and supportive programmes.

Our flagship programme, VIBE, is a weekly open-access youth provision for young people aged 11–18, offering a safe space to socialise, express themselves and access support from trusted adults. VIBE has grown into a vibrant creative community, supporting hundreds of young people each year.

The intern will be based at The Linacre Community Centre, working alongside our youth work team within our VIBE Youth Services.

Purpose of the

This internship will support the development of a new Insight & Impact system within Conquer Life CIC.

The purpose of the is to help us better understand:

• Why young people engage with our services
• What impact our work is having
• How we can continuously improve our offer

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect and organise feedback and participation data from youth sessions
• Identify patterns, trends and key insights from both qualitative and quantitative data
• Support the development of clear and accessible ways to present findings

Duties and responsibilities
The intern will play a key in capturing youth voice, analysing data and helping to embed simple, sustainable systems that strengthen both our practice and our evidence for future funding.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Voice & Insight Gathering

• Design and deliver simple, engaging feedback methods (e.g. short surveys, interactive activities, focus groups)
• Engage directly with young people to capture their experiences, opinions and ideas
• Support the facilitation of small group discussions to explore themes in more depth

Impact & Evaluation

• Review current monitoring and evaluation approaches used by the organisation
• Contribute to the development of simple tools to measure outcomes (e.g. wellbeing, confidence, engagement)
• Assist in producing short impact summaries and case studies

System Development (Legacy Focus)

• Help design a sustainable “Insight & Impact” system that can be used by staff beyond the internship
• Create templates, guidance and simple processes for ongoing data collection and reporting
• Support staff to understand and use these tools in practice

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with youth workers to understand delivery in a real-world setting
• Contribute ideas to improve programmes based on insights gathered
• Reflect on learning and contribute to a final summary of findings and recommendations

What the Intern Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in applied psychology within a youth and community setting
• Skills in research design, data collection, analysis and evaluation
• Experience working directly with young people in an ethical and supportive environment
• Insight into how data informs real-world decision making and service design
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact within a community organisation

Social Media

Instagram: @conquerlifeuk

TikTok: @conquerlifeuk

Skills and experience
We are looking for a motivated and thoughtful student who is interested in applying their academic learning in a real-world youth and community setting. This opportunity is suitable for students at Levels 5 and 6, who are keen to develop practical experience in research, evaluation and working with young people.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people, including young people aged 11–18 *
• Approachable, friendly and able to build rapport in informal settings
• Able to listen actively and capture othersʼ views accurately

Research & Analytical Thinking

• Basic understanding of research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Ability to gather, organise and interpret information
• Comfortable identifying patterns, themes and key insights from data

Organisation & Attention to Detail

• Able to manage tasks effectively and work to deadlines
• Attention to detail when recording and handling data
• Ability to follow processes while also showing initiative

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working or volunteering with young people or in community settings
• Knowledge of survey design, focus groups or data collection methods
• Confidence using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Forms or similar
• Interest in youth work, social impact, mental health or community development
• Ability to present information in a clear and engaging way (written or visual)

Personal Qualities

• Curious and willing to ask questions
• Reflective and open to feedback
• Proactive, with a willingness to take initiative
• Reliable and committed to completing tasks to a high standard
• Genuine interest in making a positive difference to young peopleʼs lives

Eligibility / Suitable Degree Subjects

This is particularly well suited to students studying:

• Psychology
• Applied Psychology
• Psychology with Counselling
• Social Psychology
• Youth Work / Youth Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Education Studies
• Social Work

Location
L20 5AL