Learning partner

Overview

Learning partner

We are looking for a learning partner (consultant or small team) to work with us on our Strengthening Justice and Emerging Justice grant programmes.

The learning partner will act as a critical friend to the LEF grants team, and develop and facilitate spaces for peer learning between our grant partners. We are looking for a learning partner who can navigate this dual role with confidence and build trusting relationships over time with both the LEF team and our grant partners.

We’re looking for a learning partner with experience of:

• undertaking research, monitoring and evaluation in a professional or community setting
• gathering and collating feedback from a range of audiences in a thoughtful and inclusive manner, reflecting a commitment to anti-oppression
• collaborating with partners and stakeholders in the production of learning pieces
• co-creating learning approaches
• creating outputs to communicate insights to a range of different audiences in a clear and jargon-free manner

We’re also looking for:

• Consideration of power dynamics, including how to ensure the research doesn’t place an undue burden on participants, and how to manage the different relationships with LEF staff and grant partners
• Consideration of how learning activities can be designed and delivered equitably and inclusively

Deadline for questions about the role: 14 January 2026

Final date to receive applications: 11 February 2026

Estimated timescale of work:
March 2026 – March 2027 initially, with possibility to extend to 2030

Please email proposals to LEF’s Head of Learning & Insight, Charlotte Peel at

We accept proposals in a range of formats. You can find full details of the role and application process in the job pack. Download the job pack.