The Centre for Effective Services
@effectiveservices.bsky.social
CES works with government departments and service providers to design, develop, implement and evaluate public policies and services. Charity Reg. No. 20076252
We're are hiring!!
We are looking for a Project and Change Management Specialist to support our partner teams to successfully execute and deliver projects and programmes that will lead to the design and implementation of improved public services. Apply at: www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
We are looking for a Project and Change Management Specialist to support our partner teams to successfully execute and deliver projects and programmes that will lead to the design and implementation of improved public services. Apply at: www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We're are hiring!!
We are looking for a Project and Change Management Specialist to support our partner teams to successfully execute and deliver projects and programmes that will lead to the design and implementation of improved public services. Apply at: www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
We are looking for a Project and Change Management Specialist to support our partner teams to successfully execute and deliver projects and programmes that will lead to the design and implementation of improved public services. Apply at: www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
📢 We're looking for a Project Specialist in Research and Evaluation!
If you have 1-3 yrs experience and want to further develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects and build a profile as part of a multidisciplinary team - apply!
www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
If you have 1-3 yrs experience and want to further develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects and build a profile as part of a multidisciplinary team - apply!
www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
October 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📢 We're looking for a Project Specialist in Research and Evaluation!
If you have 1-3 yrs experience and want to further develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects and build a profile as part of a multidisciplinary team - apply!
www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
If you have 1-3 yrs experience and want to further develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects and build a profile as part of a multidisciplinary team - apply!
www.effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
On #WorldSightDay we want to give a shout out to our friends @rnibni.bsky.social & @guidedogsuk.bsky.social NI. For our #evaluation of the Our Futures project we trained 2 young people as peer researchers. They will be talking about it a new blog series coming soon!
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October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On #WorldSightDay we want to give a shout out to our friends @rnibni.bsky.social & @guidedogsuk.bsky.social NI. For our #evaluation of the Our Futures project we trained 2 young people as peer researchers. They will be talking about it a new blog series coming soon!
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🤩 Happy National Breastfeeding Week!
To mark the week our Project Specialist Jennifer Hanratty has published a piece in the Irish Examiner about our MaxBf project with University College Cork which aims to understand and improve support for #breastfeeding
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
To mark the week our Project Specialist Jennifer Hanratty has published a piece in the Irish Examiner about our MaxBf project with University College Cork which aims to understand and improve support for #breastfeeding
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Breastfeeding is tricky to talk about, but we must show support
New mothers don’t need your judgement on how they feed their babies, but if they do decide they want to breastfeed they need your support
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October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🤩 Happy National Breastfeeding Week!
To mark the week our Project Specialist Jennifer Hanratty has published a piece in the Irish Examiner about our MaxBf project with University College Cork which aims to understand and improve support for #breastfeeding
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
To mark the week our Project Specialist Jennifer Hanratty has published a piece in the Irish Examiner about our MaxBf project with University College Cork which aims to understand and improve support for #breastfeeding
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
📣 DATE EXTENDED 📅 Date for data collection has been extended to 26th September.
📣 Are you supporting care-experienced young adults (18–24) in education, training or employment?
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
September 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
📣 DATE EXTENDED 📅 Date for data collection has been extended to 26th September.
📣 DATE EXTENDED 📅 Date for data collection has been extended to 26th September.
🎓💼 Are you 18–24 & have lived in care in Ireland? We want to hear your experience of education, employment or training.
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
September 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
📣 DATE EXTENDED 📅 Date for data collection has been extended to 26th September.
📣 Are you supporting care-experienced young adults (18–24) in education, training or employment?
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
August 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📣 Are you supporting care-experienced young adults (18–24) in education, training or employment?
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
Take part in a national study by CES, DCDE & Tusla.
📝 Complete a short survey or join a focus group.
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareLeavers #SupportMatters
🎓💼 Are you 18–24 & have lived in care in Ireland? We want to hear your experience of education, employment or training.
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
August 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🎓💼 Are you 18–24 & have lived in care in Ireland? We want to hear your experience of education, employment or training.
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
👉 Take our short survey (chance to win One4All voucher!) or join interview (€30 voucher guaranteed).
📍 Info event: Aug 5 @ 2pm
#CareExperienced #HaveYourSay
📢 CES is hosting an Information Event on a new National Study on Care Experienced Young People accessing #education, #training or #employment on Tuesday 5 August at 2pm. Register here: www.linkedin.com/events/infor...
Information Event - National Study on Care Experienced Young People | LinkedIn
CES, in partnership with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) and Tusla, is commencing a new national study to examine how care-experienced young adults aged 18-24 are supported ...
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July 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📢 CES is hosting an Information Event on a new National Study on Care Experienced Young People accessing #education, #training or #employment on Tuesday 5 August at 2pm. Register here: www.linkedin.com/events/infor...
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Looks like a very good visit and enjoyed by all.
@deptjusticeirl.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social @reppp-ul.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @effectiveservices.bsky.social
@deptjusticeirl.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social @reppp-ul.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @effectiveservices.bsky.social
On Tuesday 8th July, REPPP hosted a visit to UL by the Management Board of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. The Board met with the REPPP Team & heard about our research in youth justice in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Europe. For more on the visit:
www.ul.ie/artsoc/ccjvs...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Looks like a very good visit and enjoyed by all.
@deptjusticeirl.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social @reppp-ul.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @effectiveservices.bsky.social
@deptjusticeirl.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social @reppp-ul.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @effectiveservices.bsky.social
Dr Jennifer Hanratty from CES will be at the Brink! Festival on 18 June in Belfast talking about 'How can food improve lifelong health and wellbeing'.
Drop in to hear about our project to increase #breastfeeding rates. www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
@playthinkbrink.bsky.social
@ucc.ie
Drop in to hear about our project to increase #breastfeeding rates. www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
@playthinkbrink.bsky.social
@ucc.ie
June 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Dr Jennifer Hanratty from CES will be at the Brink! Festival on 18 June in Belfast talking about 'How can food improve lifelong health and wellbeing'.
Drop in to hear about our project to increase #breastfeeding rates. www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
@playthinkbrink.bsky.social
@ucc.ie
Drop in to hear about our project to increase #breastfeeding rates. www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
@playthinkbrink.bsky.social
@ucc.ie
💡 The last of our vlogs on #Implementation is now available!
Melanie Stone, Project Specialist in Practice Development talks about how Implementation can be used to plan & deliver #research which will create meaningful outcomes for people in the real world.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dq1...
Melanie Stone, Project Specialist in Practice Development talks about how Implementation can be used to plan & deliver #research which will create meaningful outcomes for people in the real world.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dq1...
Using Implementation Science in Research
YouTube video by Centre for Effective Services
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June 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💡 The last of our vlogs on #Implementation is now available!
Melanie Stone, Project Specialist in Practice Development talks about how Implementation can be used to plan & deliver #research which will create meaningful outcomes for people in the real world.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dq1...
Melanie Stone, Project Specialist in Practice Development talks about how Implementation can be used to plan & deliver #research which will create meaningful outcomes for people in the real world.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dq1...
We are grateful to our friends over at @crossborder.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to their #research platform. If anyone has any thoughts on the idea of an all island evidence hub, please get in touch with us!
We've been working with Inez Bailey on the latest piece for our research platform. Inez reflects on @effectiveservices.bsky.social's work on knowledge brokerage and the importance of linking research findings to policy challenges and the design of public services. ⬇️ crossborder.ie/guest-contri...
Dr Inez Bailey - Knowledge Brokerage: Supporting the implementation of excellent public services on the island of Ireland through evidence-informed policy and practice - The Centre for Cross Border Co...
Share this page: At the Centre for Effective Services we believe that government policy informed by evidence creates better outcomes for the population. This approach has been developed in other coun...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We are grateful to our friends over at @crossborder.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to their #research platform. If anyone has any thoughts on the idea of an all island evidence hub, please get in touch with us!
We're delighted to have @clairekerins.bsky.social join the CES team! She will be working on our Maximising Support for Breastfeeding project projecthttps://www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-begins-new-project-to-improve-breastfeeding-rates-in-ireland
@ucc.ie @slsshub.bsky.social
@ucc.ie @slsshub.bsky.social
Congratulations on our latest round of Evidence Synthesis Ireland Fellows!
This scheme places Fellows virtually with experienced evidence synthesis centres and review teams in Ireland & internationally.
To read more about our fellows, visit our website: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/previous-fel...
This scheme places Fellows virtually with experienced evidence synthesis centres and review teams in Ireland & internationally.
To read more about our fellows, visit our website: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/previous-fel...
March 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We're delighted to have @clairekerins.bsky.social join the CES team! She will be working on our Maximising Support for Breastfeeding project projecthttps://www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-begins-new-project-to-improve-breastfeeding-rates-in-ireland
@ucc.ie @slsshub.bsky.social
@ucc.ie @slsshub.bsky.social
If you a project manager, service provider or practitioner, responsible the tools and techniques of #implementation will help you get it right first time.
Learn practical skills on our a new introductory training course:
youtube.com/watch?v=YNUI...
Sign up: effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Learn practical skills on our a new introductory training course:
youtube.com/watch?v=YNUI...
Sign up: effectiveservices.org/training-and...
CES Implementation Training for Policymakers and Practitioners
YouTube video by Centre for Effective Services
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March 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
If you a project manager, service provider or practitioner, responsible the tools and techniques of #implementation will help you get it right first time.
Learn practical skills on our a new introductory training course:
youtube.com/watch?v=YNUI...
Sign up: effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Learn practical skills on our a new introductory training course:
youtube.com/watch?v=YNUI...
Sign up: effectiveservices.org/training-and...
We have a new vlog series looking at the different ways #implementation can used as a route to successful outcomes.
1st up is Andrew Bray talking about implementation in services - watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zQzQ...
Sign up for our implementation training at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
1st up is Andrew Bray talking about implementation in services - watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zQzQ...
Sign up for our implementation training at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
March 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We have a new vlog series looking at the different ways #implementation can used as a route to successful outcomes.
1st up is Andrew Bray talking about implementation in services - watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zQzQ...
Sign up for our implementation training at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
1st up is Andrew Bray talking about implementation in services - watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zQzQ...
Sign up for our implementation training at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
📢 We're looking for a new Project Specialist in Research and Evaluation!!
If you have 1-3 years experience, and want to develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects then please apply!
effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
If you have 1-3 years experience, and want to develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects then please apply!
effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
March 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📢 We're looking for a new Project Specialist in Research and Evaluation!!
If you have 1-3 years experience, and want to develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects then please apply!
effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
If you have 1-3 years experience, and want to develop your skills working on high quality evidence informed projects then please apply!
effectiveservices.org/jobs/project...
To mark International Women's Day 2025 #IWD2025 we have put together a short video to celebrate the wonderful women who work at CES and the impact they are making on society. #accelerateaction
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International Women's Day at CES - 2025
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March 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
To mark International Women's Day 2025 #IWD2025 we have put together a short video to celebrate the wonderful women who work at CES and the impact they are making on society. #accelerateaction
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRB...
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A recording of the event will be available on our website next week and previous seminars can also be found here - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/social-scien...
Research For Policy Seminar series
Professor Mark Boyle and Seán Ó Foghlú of the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, in conjunction with Maynooth University Research Development Office, Have organised a series of seminars
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March 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A recording of the event will be available on our website next week and previous seminars can also be found here - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/social-scien...
We were delighted to take part in this seminar today! A very insightful session examining the role of #evaluation in informing Government policy. CES presented our learning from a number of independent evaluations we have carried out - read more here: www.effectiveservices.org/services/res...
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We were delighted to take part in this seminar today! A very insightful session examining the role of #evaluation in informing Government policy. CES presented our learning from a number of independent evaluations we have carried out - read more here: www.effectiveservices.org/services/res...
To mark International Women's Day we had a team session today on the #evaluation we carried out for
Women's Aid Ireland, of a pilot maternity project to identify and support pregnant women at risk of domestic violence.
Read more at: www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
#IWD #acceleratingaction
Women's Aid Ireland, of a pilot maternity project to identify and support pregnant women at risk of domestic violence.
Read more at: www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
#IWD #acceleratingaction
CES Evaluation of Women’s Aid Maternity project launched today
Women’s Aid has today launched a report of an independent evaluation conducted by CES, examining a pilot maternity project delivered by Women’s Aid in partnership with The Rotunda, The National Matern...
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March 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
To mark International Women's Day we had a team session today on the #evaluation we carried out for
Women's Aid Ireland, of a pilot maternity project to identify and support pregnant women at risk of domestic violence.
Read more at: www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
#IWD #acceleratingaction
Women's Aid Ireland, of a pilot maternity project to identify and support pregnant women at risk of domestic violence.
Read more at: www.effectiveservices.org/journal/ces-...
#IWD #acceleratingaction
Our 'Evaluating Impact' training course is open for registration!
If you are a service or project lead in the community and voluntary sector this is for you.
Learn how to use your #data to demonstrate your #impact.
Book at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
If you are a service or project lead in the community and voluntary sector this is for you.
Learn how to use your #data to demonstrate your #impact.
Book at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
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February 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our 'Evaluating Impact' training course is open for registration!
If you are a service or project lead in the community and voluntary sector this is for you.
Learn how to use your #data to demonstrate your #impact.
Book at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
If you are a service or project lead in the community and voluntary sector this is for you.
Learn how to use your #data to demonstrate your #impact.
Book at effectiveservices.org/training-and...
📢We are hiring!!
CES is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Project Support.
If you are an efficient multi-tasker who wants to make a difference in the world...please apply!
effectiveservices.org/careers
CES is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Project Support.
If you are an efficient multi-tasker who wants to make a difference in the world...please apply!
effectiveservices.org/careers
February 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
📢We are hiring!!
CES is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Project Support.
If you are an efficient multi-tasker who wants to make a difference in the world...please apply!
effectiveservices.org/careers
CES is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Project Support.
If you are an efficient multi-tasker who wants to make a difference in the world...please apply!
effectiveservices.org/careers
Times are tough for the voluntary & community sector.
Now, more than ever, organisations need to be able to demonstrate their value.
CES' 'Evaluating Impact' training course has been designed to help you do just that.
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Now, more than ever, organisations need to be able to demonstrate their value.
CES' 'Evaluating Impact' training course has been designed to help you do just that.
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
February 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Times are tough for the voluntary & community sector.
Now, more than ever, organisations need to be able to demonstrate their value.
CES' 'Evaluating Impact' training course has been designed to help you do just that.
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Now, more than ever, organisations need to be able to demonstrate their value.
CES' 'Evaluating Impact' training course has been designed to help you do just that.
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
👋Calling all community and voluntary sector practitioners!
Ready to enhance your impact assessment skills?
Our Evaluating Impact training is designed just for you. Gain practical insights to demonstrate your initiatives' impact. It starts on 6th March!!
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Ready to enhance your impact assessment skills?
Our Evaluating Impact training is designed just for you. Gain practical insights to demonstrate your initiatives' impact. It starts on 6th March!!
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
1. Evaluating Impact training: An Introduction
Enabling Community Outcomes Training Programme: Module 1 - Evaluating Impact training: An Introduction
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January 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
👋Calling all community and voluntary sector practitioners!
Ready to enhance your impact assessment skills?
Our Evaluating Impact training is designed just for you. Gain practical insights to demonstrate your initiatives' impact. It starts on 6th March!!
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...
Ready to enhance your impact assessment skills?
Our Evaluating Impact training is designed just for you. Gain practical insights to demonstrate your initiatives' impact. It starts on 6th March!!
www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...