Department of Sports and Exercise Science
Hourly Pay Rate:
£17.12 hourly pay + £2.07 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
5
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
06 Apr 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students to apply for; if your application is successful, we will arrange your Jobs4Students registration before you start work. 
 
The main purpose of this role is to provide research support to colleagues and support staff for the Sport England funded Inclusion in the England Talent Pathway: Insight and Evidence Base project by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, with research data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the project.

Support the development of new areas in the field of equality, diversity, and inclusion in relation to high performance sport talent pathways.

Dates: from w/c 7 April 2026 - 30 June 2026
Hours: 5 hours per week. 
Location: Remote

Key Tasks
Research Activities
Undertake qualitative data collection using semi-structured interviews.
Design semi-structured interview guides appropriate to answer the main research questions of the project.
Undertake qualitative thematic data analysis to ascertain key research themes.
Plan, prioritise and organise own work or resources, and the work of Research Assistants and students where appropriate, in order to achieve agreed objectives.
Conduct literature and database searches using standard techniques and methods.
Write up results of own research and prepare for presentation to research team and relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
Use initiative and judgement to develop appropriate techniques in order to facilitate research work and resolve problems affecting the achievement of objectives and deadlines.
  
Liaison and Networking
Present research to the team and in appropriate articles for publication, such as academic/professional journals or conferences.
Participate in internal and external partnerships and networks in order to aid the dissemination of research findings, to share best practice, and to enhance the reputation of the University.
  
Service Provision
Develop own and/or joint research objectives, budgets, and project proposals with senior research staff which meet funding criteria and benefit the department.
Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
Collaborate with academic colleagues on research development and future direction.
  
Team Working
Actively participate as a member of the research team, offering general help and guidance to others who may be assisting with the research project.
Attend research meetings as appropriate to proactively contribute to decision making.
Introduce new starters to the area, giving training on basic skills and activities to assist their induction to the team.
Assist senior staff in the guidance and support of new research assistants or members of staff within the department as appropriate.
Supervise the work/projects of taught postgraduate and/or research students as required to support the development of students’ research skills.

Miscellaneous
You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
You are responsible for applying the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to Environmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the criteria below:

Essential
  • Studying for, or holding a post graduate degree, equivalent qualification or substantial relevant experience, and evidence of continuous professional development in sport and exercise science, sports psychology, sociology or relevant discipline.
  • Ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of field work / interviews.
  • Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches in order to further research and scholarly activities.
  • Proficiency in the use of relevant software packages such as Microsoft Teams.
  • Possess sufficient breadth or depth of qualitative research methods to work within an established research team.
  • Experience of contributing to industry funded research, or working with external stakeholders in the sports sector.
  • Experience of data collection.
  • Experience of presenting and communicating complex information to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
  • Experience of prioritising work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.

Desirable
  • Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion including an understanding of relevant research methods and techniques in the area.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page and attaching your covering letter and CV, as a single document, in either .docx (preferred for accessibility) or .pdf format.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 6 April 2026.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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