Project Support Officer Grade: 5
Faculty of Health and Social Care, Central Faculty – Health and Social Care
Salary: £27,644 to £29,959 per annum pro rata (Fixed Term Until 31/07/2027)
Post Type: Full Time, Contract Type: Fixed Term, Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026, Interview Date: To be confirmed, Reference: HR0199666
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting delivery of an NIHR-funded research project evaluating Creating Active Schools.
- Supporting organisation and coordination of school-based data collection activities across primary schools in Bradford and Yorkshire.
- Preparing, transporting and maintaining research equipment and fieldwork materials.
- Supporting collection of physical activity and health data, including accelerometry and measurement activities.
- Assisting with questionnaires, data management and research administration processes.
- Supporting engagement with schools and project stakeholders.
- Working alongside research staff and supporting hourly paid technical staff involved in fieldwork.
- Contributing to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of field-based research activities.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
- GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4–7/A–C) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting technical, operational or research activities.
- Experience organising activities, resources or equipment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and data management processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre.
- Eye clinic.
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation.
- Counselling & mental health services.
- On site nursery.
- Food & drink outlets.
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme.
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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