Faculty of Health and Social Care
Central Faculty - Health and Social Care
Salary: £25,448 to £26,942 per annum
Fixed Term Until 31/03/2027
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0199669
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 five 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, diversity, 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.
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 school-based research activities.
Preparing and organising research equipment and materials.
Assisting with transport, setup and organisation of fieldwork activities.
Supporting collection of physical activity and measurement data.
Assisting with questionnaires and research administration.
Maintaining accurate records and inventories.
Supporting schools, participants and partner organisations during research visits.
Working collaboratively within the wider research team.
Qualifications/ experience:
Essential:
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent relevant experience)
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow procedures
Desirable:
Experience supporting research or data collection activities.
Experience working with schools, children, young people or community organisations.
Interest in public health, physical activity or school-based research.
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.
Working Model: Hybrid – minimum 3 days on campus and field-based work across Bradford and Yorkshire schools
