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The role

Post title: Research Assistant (fixed term for 12 months)

Salary: Grade F1, £11,026 per year

Hours: Part time, 14 hours per week over two days a week

Location: Hybrid working. Office location – 39-41 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LB

Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.

Our TEF Gold-rated award-winning early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programme is world-renowned for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. We were granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) in 2019 and offer our own BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. We recently won the UK’s top Small or Specialist Provider award at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, our fourth win and seventh consecutive year in the top two. In 2021, Whatuni named us the top university in the UK for Enhanced Graduate Outcomes. In 2022, we won the Inspiring Course award at the UK’s Independent Higher Education Awards.

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant who, under the guidance and support of the Research Fellow/Manager, will conduct literature reviews/scoping studies, analyse primary data, produce research reports and support the Editor-in-Chief with the Norland Educare Research Journal.

You must hold a PhD (or be in the process of completing a PhD) in education or a related field of study (e.g., psychology, health). Please note this is a fixed term post only.
The successful candidate will have experience in conducting research, collecting primary and secondary data, both qualitative and quantitative, and analysing and synthesizing findings. You will need to be confident in using databases for literature searches and have the knowledge or willingness to learn about different tools/ platforms, as required.

You will need to be a self-starter, with the ability to get on well with people, be highly organised in order to meet deadlines and work to a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A flexible approach to work and a friendly, approachable nature are key to being successful in this role.

Norland employee benefits:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Free onsite tea and coffee
  • Occasional staff lunches
  • Staff and departmental away days
  • Discounts with Sodexo
  • Access to a corporate health cash plan
  • Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
  • Option to lease an electric vehicle.

To apply

Please complete our online application form and submit this, along with a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose to [email protected]. Providing a copy of your CV is optional.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Rebecca Digby Head of Learning, Teaching and Research via [email protected] or 01225 904263.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 3 March 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland’s policies and procedures.

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Equal opportunities statement

Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland’s policies and procedures.

Norland is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Application for employment

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

You can save your progress and return to complete this form at any time. To do this, simply press the 'Save form progress' button at the bottom of the page. You'll be emailed a link and you can then pick up where you left off at another time. Please note that this link will expire after 14 days.

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Compliance information

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

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Emailing us your cover letter

For your application to be considered, we require a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose, outlining why you wish to apply for this role and what skills you could bring to the team. To do this, please email your cover letter to
[email protected] after completing the online form.

You can also email your CV but this isn’t mandatory.

Engagement is dependent upon applicants’ proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and where applicable clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and qualification checks.

Any employment offered will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Norland is an organisation which is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires all students and relevant staff to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration

The details on this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I have knowingly withheld or given false information, my application may be rejected or employment terminated if already commenced. I understand that no contract exists between me and Norland or any associated company until such time as I may receive a full offer of employment in writing.

Privacy Statement:

The information provided on this application form will remain private and confidential and will be used for the purpose of selection/recruitment only. If you are unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file with a view to considering you for any suitable vacancy that may arise within the next six months. Where the application is successful Norland may, from time to time, wish to process this information for business management purposes. Please also note that Norland may approach third parties to verify the information you have given. By signing this form you will be providing Norland with your consent to all these uses.

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