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: Thursday 13 August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0199666-1
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Research Institute
The successful candidate will join the Applied Health and Wellbeing team in the Research Institute for Health and Social Care. You will work alongside a thriving community of physical activity researchers at the forefront of applied research in whole-school and whole-system physical activity for children and young people. Our research team works alongside other areas of excellence, such as the Mental Health Research Centre for children and young people. Showcasing our standing in the field, we organised the world’s first whole-school physical activity conference in 2024.
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.
Qualifications/ experience:
Essential:
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.
Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
In Return we Offer:
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
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Dr Daniel Bingham (
[email protected]), we would love to hear from you.
