Applications are invited for this temporary (2 months) position in the School of Welsh and Celtic Studies.
The duties will include collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative evidence independently regarding the social and economic impact of contemporary Welsh creative literature, contributing to the dissemination of research outcomes, and leading on organising literary events with stakeholders.
Candidates should be educated to PhD standard (or equivalent) and have previous experience with research.
Excellent communication skills in Welsh are essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence 1 October 2026.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is absolutely essential for this post.
This role is based on Bangor University campus. Through our Dynamic Working framework there will also be an option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining within the UK) to support work-life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to fulfil this role on a part-time or job-sharing basis.
Applications should only be submitted through our online recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 27th August 2026
Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Jerry Hunter, School of Welsh, Bangor University: [email protected]
Committed to Equal Opportunities
Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence independently regarding the social and economic impact of contemporary Welsh creative literature, contributing to a research project linked to Bangor University in partnership with Public Map. The post holder will be responsible for designing appropriate evidence collection methods, analysing findings, and contributing to disseminating the research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
The purpose of this project is to gather evidence regarding the impact of specific Welsh creative texts on society, culture, entertainment and the economy of Wales. The researcher will collect quantitative evidence by contacting presses, bookshops and organisations. They will scrutinise the media (radio, television, print, digital) for relevant evidence. They will collect qualitative evidence by distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews (via e-mail and/or telephone and/or face-to-face meetings). The post holder will be responsible for helping to plan and hold a series of events such as literary readings and/or individual conferences and/or seminars. They will liaise with various external and internal stakeholders as part of the above.
- Collect and analyse quantitative evidence independently, using appropriate research methods to ensure the validity and reliability of the data. This could include the following: contacting bookshops and public bodies (e.g., the Welsh Book Council) to gather facts about book sales and related economic details; study the media (digital, print, radio and television) and gather relevant evidence.
- Design, collect and analyse qualitative evidence. This could include the following: liaising with external stakeholders to request qualitative feedback that matches the qualitative evidence collected (see above); draw up suitable questionnaires and distribute and collect them at literary events; interview specific stakeholders.
- Present the outcomes of the research to the project team, and contribute to the wider dissemination of those outcomes, for example through public reports, presentations or relevant publications. Provide regular reports to the project manager regarding progress.
- Coordinate and manage the operational aspects of the research project to ensure that aims and objectives are met. This could include: participating in and contributing to project meetings, communicating regularly with the project leader, and liaising with stakeholders (external and internal).
- Monitor financial regulations linked to the research project, ensuring that expenditure is within budget.
- Lead on organising a series of live events on the Bangor University campus, collaborating with the project team and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
- The post-holder will be expected to participate in performance reviews and development activities.
- The post-holder will be expected to abide by University policies governing equal opportunities, Dignity at Work and Study and its Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder must also comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with the relevant legal and financial policies and procedures, and be aware of their responsibility in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- PhD, or be close to completion or have equivalent experience relevant to the position.
- The ability to communicate fluently and effectively in Welsh in writing and orally.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence independently, using appropriate research methods.
- Experience of using social or economic research methods (e.g. surveys, interviews, quantitative/qualitative data analysis).
- Solid knowledge of contemporary Welsh literature and the publishing/book industry in Wales.
Advantageous
- Direct experience of working within the Welsh publishing industry (e.g. press, publisher, or related body).
- Information about the literary culture of Wales, including eisteddfodau, literary festivals and literary societies.
- Information about Welsh and English media in Wales.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills in Welsh.
- Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.
- Demonstrable the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
Advantageous
- Demonstrate proven project management skills.
- Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
- Any other skills / abilities relevant to the duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Other
Essential
- The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a broad range of situations is essential for this post.
Advantageous
The university is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workplace from all parts of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any post in Welsh or English and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the university's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the university and to minimise their environmental impact.
All job offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When applying for this post you will need to explain on what basis you believe you will be legally able to live and work in the United Kingdom at the date of taking up the post if your application is successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permitted) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Applicants should also note that before applying for a visa - they may be required to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Counter-Spread and Control of Arms Centre - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the university's redeployment register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
