University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
Project Support Officer Grade: 5
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Project Support Officer Grade: 5
Faculty of Health and Social Care
Central Faculty - Health and Social Care
- Salary: £27,644 to £29,959 per annum pro rata
- Fixed Term Until: 31/07/2027
- Post Type: Full Time
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Friday 24 July 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Reference: HR0199666
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Research Institute
The successful candidate will join the Applied Health and Wellbeing team in the Research Institute for Health and Social Care. You will work alongside a thriving community of physical activity researchers at the forefront of applied research in whole-school and whole-system physical activity for children and young people. Our research team works alongside other areas of excellence, such as the Mental Health Research Centre for children and young people. Showcasing our standing in the field, we organised the world’s first whole-school physical activity conference in 2024.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting delivery of an NIHR-funded research project evaluating Creating Active Schools.
- Supporting organisation and coordination of school-based data collection activities across primary schools in Bradford and Yorkshire.
- Preparing, transporting and maintaining research equipment and fieldwork materials.
- Supporting collection of physical activity and health data, including accelerometry and measurement activities.
- Assisting with questionnaires, data management and research administration processes.
- Supporting engagement with schools and project stakeholders
- Working alongside research staff and supporting hourly paid technical staff involved in fieldwork.
- Contributing to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of field-based research activities.
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Essential Qualifications/ experience:
- GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4–7/A–C) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting technical, operational or research activities.
- Experience organising activities, resources or equipment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and data management processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
In Return We Offer
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre
- Eye clinic
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
- Counselling & mental health services
- On site nursery
- Food & drink outlets
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
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Additional Information
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Dr Daniel Bingham (d.bingham@bradfordf.ac.uk), we would love to hear from you.
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Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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