Research Project Support Officer (Impact and Media) (60% FTE) in Bangor

Overview

Job Number: BU03945

School/Department: School of Psychology & Sport Science

Grade: 6

Salary Information: Grade 6: £30,805 - £37,174 p.a. (pro rata)

Contract Duration: until 31/03/2028

Location: Bangor campus, with option to spend some time remotely under the Dynamic Working framework (to be discussed at interview).

Closing Date: 02-02-2026

Hours: Temporary part time (60% FTE)

Responsible to: CAL:ON Cymru Project Lead

Summary: This position is a temporary part time post in the Department of Psychology. Duties involve working as an impact and media research project support officer for the CAL:ON Cymru project. The role includes developing and executing media strategies, writing and distributing press releases and social media content, managing social media streams, responding to media inquiries, and developing and writing impact case studies. The post holder should be educated to degree standard (or equivalent) and have previous experience on projects of this kind. Good organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines are essential. The successful candidate will commence as soon as possible. The post is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2028. Welsh language communication is essential. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and prepare quotes, releases, reports, briefings, blogs, letters and articles to help promote CAL:ON Cymru’s key messages in the media.
• Develop positive media lines about CAL:ON Cymru.
• Identify, interview and look after suitable case studies for use by the media in publicising key messages.
• Identify and help organise media events and opportunities ensuring key messages are clearly communicated.
• Advise colleagues about how to maximise the impact of CAL:ON through the media.
• Prioritise and deal promptly with media queries.
• Use office systems and media platforms to ensure prompt and accurate responses and the speedy distribution of releases to media outlets.
• Build and maintain media contacts across the broadcast, digital, print, regional and national media.
• Draft media strategies and timelines for individual stories.
• Monitor the news wires and social media for breaking news stories to respond to.
• Reporting: draft progress updates for CAL:ON Cymru.
• Reporting: Gather data, produce dashboards and monitor performance against KPI’s.
• Cross-team coordination: work with other members of the team – particularly the project manager, the communications research officer, the centre manager and impact leads in the college and university professional services.
• Identify and produce case studies and impact cases, delivering research outcomes, contributing to the research excellence framework (REF).
• Administration of the research project (if required on occasion), actively participate in specific College activities / establish collaborative groups (internal or external) / gain external funding / project management.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• The post holder may be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.
• The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Education or Media.

• Media qualification.

• Previous experience of research assistant work in a similar area.
• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post.
• Previous experience of writing case studies and impact cases.
• Previous experience of creating content for media channels.

• Demonstrate good verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel; knowledge of specific research related software and media platforms.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations is essential for this post.

• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• Driving licence (Desirable).

General Information:

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating an inclusive working environment. We promote the Welsh language and comply with the Welsh Language Standards. All applications submitted will be treated equally. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to health and safety in the workplace. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and to satisfactory references. This post is subject to a DBS check. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years. If successful, visa requirements will be discussed at the time of offer. Redeployment candidates will be given prior consideration where applicable.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be accepted via the online recruitment website (jobs.bangor.ac.uk). Paper applications are available by telephoning 01248 383865 if needed.