Part time fixed term
Location: York
Salary: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum (£19,789 to £22,923 pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York. As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Institute for Social Justice
The Institute for Social Justice was launched in 2020 to underpin York St John University’s mission to stand up for social justice. We do so through developing collaborative research and practice that seeks to identify, expose and address some of the inequalities, injustices and challenges facing society today. At its core the Institute seeks to work with people, with partners and with communities in a manner that sees participation, implementation and change as vital parts of its mission.
The Role
The Institute for Social Justice leads and co-ordinates collaborative and interdisciplinary research that seeks to identify and address some of the inequalities and injustices facing society today. Central to this is partnership and project work, engaging with organisations, community groups and other external stakeholders as well as multi-faceted research teams internally. The role of ISJ Project Manager and Researcher is to help co-ordinate and grow this activity.
As project manager, the role will include providing overall project management support to the Director of the Institute and also to individual projects operating within ISJ. This will include seeking opportunities to develop new partnerships and to provide added value by networking between projects. The post will also provide broad event, communication and admin support to the ISJ.
As researcher, the role will include both developing new and supporting existing projects, particularly focused on partnership research through our community research grants. Our research approach is underpinned by principles of co-production and participatory methods, and any candidates would require experience of these approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates from across any discipline who can lead research in areas such as neurodiversity and disability; racial justice; refugees and asylum seekers.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic and social justice-focused researcher with experience of working in research teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfil both the elements of this post, contributing dynamic research as well as the ability to support others through project management. A commitment to participatory practice is essential, along with an understanding of the challenges of working in a co-productive manner with external partners and communities. We are looking for candidates with specialism within neurodiversity, disability, racial justice, refugees and asylum seekers, but within these are open to candidates from a diversity of disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
Further Information
Any queries about the specifics of the role and suitability for the post should be directed to Matthew Reason (director ISJ) via email: m.reason@yorksj.ac.uk.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
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