Research Project Support Officer

Research Project Support Officer (Project Support - Schools and Teachers Role) 40% FTE Join to apply for the Research Project Support Officer (Project Support - Schools and Teachers Role) 40% FTE role at School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University Overview This role supports GCSE RS Success: Empowering Non-Specialist Teachers in Wales, a professional development project designed to help teachers deliver high-quality GCSE Religious Studies (RS). The Project provides training, resources and guidance to ensure that teachers feel confident and well-equipped to teach the new GCSE specification. Responsibilities Liaise with teachers and education professionals to facilitate their engagement and participation in the research project. Organise and coordinate webinars, online meetings and training sessions to support project delivery and dissemination activities. Support project communications, drafting correspondence, maintaining contact databases and managing stakeholder queries. Assist in researching and compiling information relevant to GCSE Religious Studies teaching to inform project development and outputs. Contribute to the design, development and dissemination of educational resources such as workbooks, video content and teaching guides. Maintain accurate records of participant engagement, project activities and feedback to support project monitoring and evaluation. Provide administrative and logistical support, including data entry, document management and preparation of progress reports. Collaborate with the project team to ensure timely completion of project milestones, deliverables and reporting requirements. Qualifications / Training Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area (Philosophy, Ethics, Religion and/or Theology). Desirable Further or higher education qualification. Training or certification in administration, project coordination, or education-related fields. Skills and Abilities Previous experience in coordinating pedagogical professional learning opportunities and developing teaching resources. Previous administrative experience, especially coordinating meetings, events or projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with online meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams). Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and proactively, and collaborate within a team. Other Desirable Experience in an education, training, or not-for-profit context. Skills in resource formatting, video editing, or digital content creation. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. Employment Details Grade 6: £30,805 – £37,174 p.a. pro rata. Fixed‑term contract until 31 July 2026. Part‑time 40% FTE. Responsibility to Project Lead. Location: Bangor campus. Option to work remotely (within the UK) to support work‑life balance. Applications accepted via the online recruitment website. Paper application forms available by telephone for disabled candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement We are committed to equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We support all staff, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. All applications submitted will be treated equally. We are a Disability Confident employer. All offers are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. Application Deadline Closing Date: 12 December 2025. The successful applicant will commence as soon as reasonably possible and the post is available until 31 July 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr