Research Assistant
7 months ago
**Research Assistant**:
O3.1 (£22,156.40) per annum, 37 hours per week. Fixed term contract.
25 days leave + bank holidays and discretionary days
Flexible hours
**Are you excited by the opportunity to support the development of a strong co-curricular function for our 38,000 strong community of students at Manchester Met?**
**Who are we?**:
Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is part business, part charity, part membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Each year our growing team of around 50 full time and up to 100 part time staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.
Winner of the 2021 Think Student award for the best campaign supporting diversity, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 38,000 student members and 100 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.
**What's the job?**:
To support the Insight Team in delivering The Union's research function.
Reporting to Sarah Waterhouse, Research Manager
Main activities:
- Using survey software, such as Qualtrics and Survey Monkey, to help script surveys
- Assisting with the maintenance of key data assets, and being responsible for routine cleaning and updating
- Managing incentives offered for survey completion. Researching incentive options, organising voucher codes and liaising with students
- Updating and maintaining survey trend trackers
- Assisting with regular dashboard maintenance and updates
- Assisting with creating and moderating online communities
- Writing discussion guides for focus groups
- Qualitative code theming
- To assist with routine reporting on surveys and operational data
**Why apply?**:
There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.
The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.
We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. We particularly welcome BAME applicants.
Download the job description and person specification.
**Closing date: 12:00 noon, Wednesday 13 March.**
If successful, please be prepared to interview week commencing 18 March.
Work somewhere professional but different. Build a career with students' unions.
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