Senior Research Assistant (UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated individual to foster community development and promote educational pathways. The role involves shaping an online accreditation scheme and aligning with local aspirations. This position is part-time (3 days a week) with a flexible working pattern, including some remote work. The university values diversity and supports various working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and outreach.
• Strong understanding of educational pathways and skills development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Foster development of aspirations for Manchester residents.
• Shape and influence an online accreditation scheme.
• Contribute to the CoLL agenda at various levels.

Job description

About the role

This role will foster the development of raising the aspirations of Manchester residents, learners and employees, notably promoting pathways which culminate in core transferable, to high, skills; shape, influence and drive an online accreditation scheme, which hosts CoLL activity which aligns with Manchester resident, employee and learner aspirations, industry skills and wider economic needs; anchor work around Manchester scaling up the existing Skills for Life programme to adults, to embed these core skills into the CoLL agenda; reach communities, representative of Manchester's demographic landscape, promoting the breath of Lifelong Learning opportunities; actively contribute to the CoLL agenda, at a local to international level, as strategic research partners.

The job will be for 3 days per week (0.6 FT) on a fixed-term basis for a maximum of 36 months. The working pattern will be on and off-campus with some remote working possible depending on project stage.

To apply

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria and two named references via our application portal. If you would like to discuss the role, please email Jill Griffiths (Head of SODA) at [e-mail]

Inclusive culture and flexibility

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.