social research Work, Jobs in manchester (with Salaries)

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (QUALITATIVE)
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
9h
Research Associate, Energy and Climate Governance - Climate Citizens Research Group
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Research Fellow in Greenspace and Health
University of Salford —Salford
- Part-time
- University
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Clinical Skills Tutor - Physiotherapy
University of Salford —Salford
- Weekend availability
- University
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Lecturer in Social Anthropology
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
5d
Social Editor
LADbible Group —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Skills and Simulation Tutor
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- University
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
County Court Advocate
Express Solicitors —Manchester
- £28,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
Clinical Skills Tutor - Radiography
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- University
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Journalist - UNILAD
LADbible Group —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
10h
Operations Administrator
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £28,031 - £31,236 a year
- Hybrid work
- University
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Alexander & Co —Manchester
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Annual leave
8d
Head of Research Development
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £58,225 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Life insurance
Research Officer- Healthwatch Tameside
Action Together —Tameside
- £24,869 - £26,262 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
Assistant Producer - Solve the Story
BBC —Salford
- £28,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
6d
Neurodivergent Lead
Salford Council —Salford
- £54,495 - £56,288 a year
- Communication skills
12d
EIS Mental Health Practitioner / Care Co-ordinator
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- Full-time
7d
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Resident Engagement Officer (Retrofit)
GMCA —Manchester
- £30,024 - £33,699 a year
- Hybrid work
- In-person
9h
M&A Planner (EXTEND)
BBC —Salford
- £31,800 - £37,033 a year
- Full-time
5d

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (QUALITATIVE)

The University of Manchester -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£37,694 - £46,049 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
English
Presentation skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate (Qualitative) within the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to highquality, policyrelevant research focused on health and care systems and commissioning, working closely with academic colleagues and policymakers in a dynamic and inclusive research environment.

This post is part of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Systems and Commissioning (PRUComm) and is based within the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. The role is full time and fixed term from 1 August 2026 to 31 October 2027.

You will be responsible for:

Undertaking highquality qualitative research as part of PRUComm projects
Designing and conducting interviews, focus groups, observations and case study research
Analysing qualitative data independently and collaboratively using appropriate methods and software
Writing academic papers, project reports and policyfocused outputs
Engaging with policymakers and stakeholders and presenting findings to diverse audiences

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria :

A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant social science or healthrelated discipline
Significant experience of qualitative research, including data collection and analysis
Good understanding of the English NHS, including policy, commissioning and service delivery
A strong track record of producing highquality written outputs, including peerreviewed publications
Excellent communication, organisational and collaborative working skills

Desirable Criteria :

Experience of qualitative research with senior or elite stakeholders
Experience of mixedmethods research
Experience contributing to research grant applications
Experience researching organisational or policy aspects of health or social care in England

We value transferable skills, reflective research practice and a commitment to producing research that informs policy and improves health and care systems.

Our benefits include:
Generous employer pension contribution
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside strong training and development support

For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Dr Jonathan Hammond
Email Address: [email protected]

General enquiries and administrative support
[email protected]

Technical and job portal support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.

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social research jobs in manchester

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (QUALITATIVE)

Research Associate, Energy and Climate Governance - Climate Citizens Research Group

Research Fellow in Greenspace and Health

Clinical Skills Tutor - Physiotherapy

Lecturer in Social Anthropology

Social Editor

Skills and Simulation Tutor

County Court Advocate

Clinical Skills Tutor - Radiography

Journalist - UNILAD

Operations Administrator

Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Head of Research Development

Research Officer- Healthwatch Tameside

Assistant Producer - Solve the Story

Neurodivergent Lead

EIS Mental Health Practitioner / Care Co-ordinator

Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Resident Engagement Officer (Retrofit)

M&A Planner (EXTEND)

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