About us

You’ll join the Impact Team, led by our Head of Impact, which is at the forefront of ensuring high-quality evaluation and impact monitoring across the University. This dynamic group not only excels at data collection but is also renowned for its data analysis prowess. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with colleagues who are as passionate about robust research as they are about a good cup of tea, you’re in the right place.

About the role

• Innovative Research Design:
  – Deliver evaluation projects that span the entire university.
  – Utilise diverse research methods such as focus groups, interviews, and surveys to capture insights.
• Project Delivery & Collaboration:
  – Support evaluation initiatives across various departments, ensuring a unified approach to evidence-based decision-making.
  – Work closely with academic teams and professional services to keep everyone in the loop.
• Analysis & Publication:
  – Analyse your findings and support the write-up and publication of key results.
  – Turn complex data into clear, compelling insights that inform our strategic direction.

You should have:

• a degree-level education (or equivalent) with a strong grasp of research and evaluation methodologies.
• proven experience in designing and delivering research projects—even better if you’ve led focus groups or similar qualitative research.
• proficiency in analysing qualitative and quantitative data (Excel, SPSS, NVivo – you know the drill).
• excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into persuasive reports and presentations.
• a proactive, collaborative approach with a creative streak that isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Ross, Head of Widening Participation at ajr55@bath.ac.uk.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. 

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, delivery, and management of research and evaluation projects across the student lifecycle – helping to ensure that students from all backgrounds can access higher education, succeed in their studies, and progress into meaningful employment. Your work will play a vital part in delivering the commitments set out in our Access and Participation Plan (APP), delivering research-based evaluation projects that create recommendations to improve student outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategy and collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to drive positive, research-driven impact across the University.

In this role, you will:

• Lead key evaluation projects aligned with our Access and Participation Plan, using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies while upholding high ethical standards.
• Apply advanced data analysis to assess the impact of our widening participation initiatives, analysing complex datasets and generating actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Translate findings into action by developing clear, strategic recommendations and disseminating results through high-quality reports, presentations, and sector publications.
• Collaborate across the University working closely with academic departments, student support services, and external partners – to foster a culture of evidence-based practice and stay at the forefront of sector developments.
• Provide line management, line-managing an Access and Participation Impact Officer (Projects) and supporting colleagues’ professional development as part of our commitment to excellence in this field.

About us

You’ll join the Impact Team, led by our Head of Impact, which is at the forefront of ensuring high-quality evaluation and impact monitoring across the University. This dynamic group not only excels at data collection but is also renowned for its data analysis prowess. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with colleagues who are as passionate about robust research as they are about a good cup of tea, you’re in the right place.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Education & expertise – Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with in-depth knowledge of access, participation and student success issues in higher education.
• Research & evaluation experience – Proven experience designing and delivering robust research or evaluation projects, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Analytical skills – Strong ability to analyse large and complex data sets, using evidence to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Communication skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports and present impactful findings to both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Stakeholder engagement – Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both within the University and externally.
• Project management – Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple projects/deadlines, and take a proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges.

Experience in an educational environment or familiarity with sector bodies (such as TASO) would be an added advantage, but most importantly you will be enthusiastic about driving positive change and ensuring our access and participation efforts are backed by rigorous evidence.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Ross, Head of Widening Participation at ajr55@bath.ac.uk.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. 

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 腦瞳憫 a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 15 May 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Programmes & Partnerships Officer for the University’s 100% Online programmes, centrally managed through the Learning Partnerships Office (LPO). LPO manages partnerships, programmes and relationships with external partners, University Departments and Faculties/School and other stakeholders. 

We currently offer a hybrid working arrangement with the option of working from home for part of the week. 

Key responsibilities

• Administrative and quality processes, including the tracking of student progress from enrolment to graduation and fee sponsorship processes.

The flexible and complex nature of the student journey will require great attention to detail and vigilance in following the progress and tracking of each student outside of the traditional model of a cohort and academic year based intake. 

• Advising stakeholders (internal and external to the University) on processes and information that underpin the smooth running of the programmes and the partnerships
• Data organisation, processing and reporting associated with the online programmes
• Work with other team members, Faculties/School and Departments across the University to oversee all aspects of the student and academic administration associated with Online courses

You will ensure that services are efficient, effective and adapt to changing circumstances. This is a busy and varied role which requires you to communicate persuasively and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders and to ensure compliance with necessary regulations/contracts and adherence to frequent milestones in the academic year for data organisation and reporting. 

You will bring to the role your skills and enthusiasm for working with numbers and data, including some elements of finance.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• excellent and accurate numerical skills, able to collate, manipulate and analyse data/numbers, with demonstrable proficiency in Excel.
• the ability to assimilate complex and procedural information, regulations and guidelines, and provide accurate advice/report accordingly.
• a proven track record of excellent organisational skills, adhering to tight deadlines, managing priorities and multi-tasking effectively.
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy environment. 
• the ability to learn new systems and procedures rapidly.

Experience of data presentation systems would be an advantage.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sophie Pawson, Online Programmes Manager, at sep60@bath.ac.uk.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 腦瞳憫 a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 06 May 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174