Research Assistant; Impact Facilitator

Job Title:

Research Assistant (Impact Facilitator)

Posting

Start Date:

03/07/2026

Job

School/Department:
Sociological Studies, Politics & International Relations

Work Arrangement:
Part Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type:
Fixed-term

Closing Date: 22/07/2026

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Assistant to join a new project on civil resilience and food security in the UK. This research impact focused role will involve supporting the project lead in building relationships with local stakeholders across the UK, organising a series of online workshops with civil resilience forums, and outcomes monitoring. Candidates will need to have demonstrable experience in project management, relationship‑building with non‑academic partners, event organization, and training delivery.

• Design and deliver outreach strategies to build relationships with local resilience forums across the UK.
• Lead on the planning and logistics of a series of interactive online workshops (including managing attendance, the online platform (Google Meet) and preparing materials), and supporting delivery of the sessions.
• Conduct post‑workshop follow‑ups with stakeholders to track project outcomes, and manage research impact data.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

• Experience of organising successful events with non‑academic audiences.
• Experience of supporting successful impact or Knowledge Exchange projects in the area of food security.
• Experience working with local practitioners (including the voluntary sector).
• Excellent organisational, administrative and project management skills.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of working with non‑academic stakeholders to reflect on good practice.
• Experience of research in the field of food insecurity (specifically, household food security and/or local‑level responses to food insecurity).
• Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach.
• Self‑motivated with ability for initiative and independent thought/working.

Grade: 6.4

Work arrangement:
Part‑time, 22% full time equivalent (equating to 7.7 hours a week).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.