Student Casual - Beacon Project Officer - Educational Development Team - Grade 6 - 907052

University of Birmingham; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Project Officer to manage a research project, involving data collection and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral level education or significant experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include designing methodologies, conducting interviews, and promoting project outcomes. Candidates must demonstrate excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equality.

Qualifications

• Experience with mixed-methods research approaches.
• Significant practical experience in managing research projects.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using relevant methodologies.
• Conduct one-on-one interviews for data collection.
• Develop communications plans and promote project outcomes.
• Support sustainability practices within the university.

Skills

Qualitative data analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Communication planning

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Doctoral level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Job Overview

As a Project Officer you will manage elements of a research project, organising and collecting data from interviews, analysing survey data, and developing written outputs. You will work proactively, using initiative and planning skills to set priorities, maintain progress, identify issues and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Use and apply relevant methodologies to analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Design interview questions and conduct one‑to‑one interviews with staff from different roles.
• Contribute to developing communications plans, presentations and promote project outcomes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Determine short‑term priorities for own work, ensuring quality, efficiency and continuity.
• Support the university’s sustainability agenda through resource‑efficient working.
• Promote equality and diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level education or equivalent, or significant practical experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with mixed‑methods research approaches, including social science methodologies.
• Significant practical experience delivering research projects and using project management tools.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly and analyse information and data.
• Highly proficient IT skills, including MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand policy, processes and procedures, recommend improvements and implement changes.
• Excellent analytical skills for producing reports, identifying issues and resolving them decisively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to inspire confidence and command authority across a range of colleagues.
• High degree of professionalism, tact, diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• High initiative, personal judgement, resourcefulness, flexibility and a self‑motivating approach.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and ability to ensure equal treatment of protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, valuing diversity and promoting equality in all matters.