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Institute for Social Justice Project Manager & Researcher
| Posting date: | 29 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,982 to £38,205 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £19,789 to £22,923 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2024 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | York St John University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 077-24 |
Summary
Part time fixed term
Location: York
Salary: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum (£19,789 to £22,923 pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Institute for Social Justice
The Institute for Social Justice was launched in 2020 to underpin York St John University’s mission to stand up for social justice. We do so through developing collaborative research and practice that seeks to identify, expose and address some of the inequalities, injustices and challenges facing society today. At its core the Institute seeks to work with people, with partners and with communities in a manner that sees participation, implementation and change as vital parts of its mission. The post will form part of the core teams of the Institute.
The Role
The Institute for Social Justice leads and co-ordinates collaborative and interdisciplinary research that seeks to identify and address some of the inequalities and injustices facing society today. Central to this is partnership and project work, engaging with organisations, community groups and other external stakeholders as well as multi-faceted research teams internally. The role of ISJ Project Manager and Researcher is to help co-ordinate and grow this activity.
As project manager, the role will include providing overall project management support to the Director of the Institute and also to individual projects operating within ISJ. This will include seeking opportunities to develop new partnerships and to provide added value by networking between projects. The post will also provide broad event, media & comms and financial admin support to the Director of the ISJ.
As researcher, the role will include both developing new and supporting existing projects, particularly focused on partnership research through our community research grants. Our research approach is underpinned by principles of co-production and participatory methods, and any candidates would require experience of these approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates from across any discipline who can lead research in areas such as neurodiversity and disability; racial justice; refugees and asylum seekers.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic and social justice-focused researcher with experience of working in research teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfil both the elements of this post, contributing dynamic research as well as the abiity to support others through project managerment and the development of a research culture. A commitment to participatory practice is essential, alongwith an understanding of the challenges of working in a co-productive manner with external partners and communities. We are looking for candidates with specialism within neurodiversity, disability, racial justice, refugees and asylum seekers, but within these are open to candidates from a diversity of disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Candidates with a track record of interdisciplinary work are particularly welcome.
Further Information
Any queries about the specifics of the role and suitability for the post should be directed to Prof Matthew Reason (director ISJ) via email: m.reason@yorksj.ac.uk.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
Closing Date - Monday 09 September 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 25 September 2024
Location: York
Salary: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum (£19,789 to £22,923 pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Institute for Social Justice
The Institute for Social Justice was launched in 2020 to underpin York St John University’s mission to stand up for social justice. We do so through developing collaborative research and practice that seeks to identify, expose and address some of the inequalities, injustices and challenges facing society today. At its core the Institute seeks to work with people, with partners and with communities in a manner that sees participation, implementation and change as vital parts of its mission. The post will form part of the core teams of the Institute.
The Role
The Institute for Social Justice leads and co-ordinates collaborative and interdisciplinary research that seeks to identify and address some of the inequalities and injustices facing society today. Central to this is partnership and project work, engaging with organisations, community groups and other external stakeholders as well as multi-faceted research teams internally. The role of ISJ Project Manager and Researcher is to help co-ordinate and grow this activity.
As project manager, the role will include providing overall project management support to the Director of the Institute and also to individual projects operating within ISJ. This will include seeking opportunities to develop new partnerships and to provide added value by networking between projects. The post will also provide broad event, media & comms and financial admin support to the Director of the ISJ.
As researcher, the role will include both developing new and supporting existing projects, particularly focused on partnership research through our community research grants. Our research approach is underpinned by principles of co-production and participatory methods, and any candidates would require experience of these approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates from across any discipline who can lead research in areas such as neurodiversity and disability; racial justice; refugees and asylum seekers.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic and social justice-focused researcher with experience of working in research teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfil both the elements of this post, contributing dynamic research as well as the abiity to support others through project managerment and the development of a research culture. A commitment to participatory practice is essential, alongwith an understanding of the challenges of working in a co-productive manner with external partners and communities. We are looking for candidates with specialism within neurodiversity, disability, racial justice, refugees and asylum seekers, but within these are open to candidates from a diversity of disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Candidates with a track record of interdisciplinary work are particularly welcome.
Further Information
Any queries about the specifics of the role and suitability for the post should be directed to Prof Matthew Reason (director ISJ) via email: m.reason@yorksj.ac.uk.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
Closing Date - Monday 09 September 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 25 September 2024
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