Job Description

Department
Secondary Education
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
32,080 to 34,610 per annum pro rata
Linked to external funding - fixed term until 31.08.2026
Post Type
Part Time
Hours Per Week
5.6
Work Pattern
Monday
Closing Date
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Reference
EHA1453-0825



We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Department of Secondary and Further Education within the Faculty of Education.


Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

Engaging with young people, teachers, and local faith and community leaders. Collecting and analysing qualitative data. Disseminating research at national and international conferences and through peer-reviewed publishing outlets (chapters, journal articles, etc.)

You will work closely with colleagues across the department and faculty to assist in the research activity connected to the project 'Teaching through division: developing new directions for social and civic engagement in religion and worldviews education', funded by the Culham St Gabriel's Trust.


For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact the principal investigators for the project:

Dr Francis Farrell, Senior Lecturer, farrellf@edgehill.ac.uk Dr Sean Henry, Senior Lecturer, sean.henry@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Research Assistant for this project,you will have:

Interest and/or expertise in questions related to religion, young people, education, and/or civic engagement; Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills and an eye for detail; High organisational skills; A friendly, approachable and flexible attitude with a willingness to learn; Experience of organising and/or supporting research projects/initiatives involving young people.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Child disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.


At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.


Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.


Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.


Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.