Research Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Post title: Research Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Grade - F Salary band - £28,971- £31,034 (pro-rated to £11,588 - £12,414). Placement on the grade is dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: Part time, fixed term to cover maternity leave, 14 hours per week (0.4 contract) over 2 days a week (Monday and Tuesday)

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

Norland is a well known institution with a focus on early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programmes. Awarded TEF Gold and recognised for excellent teaching, learning and outcomes.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially under represented groups, and ensure equal opportunities throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

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). 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 synthesising findings. They will be confident in using databases for literature searches and willing to learn about different tools/platforms as required.

They will be a self starter, well organised, able to meet deadlines, 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:

• Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
• Free onsite staff parking
• Free onsite tea and coffee
• Occasional staff lunches
• Staff and departmental away days
• Income protection scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Discounts with Sodexo
• Access to a corporate health cash plan
• Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal - Head of Learning, Teaching & Research on or email

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.