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University of Nottingham
01/08/2026
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Description
Role
Unitemps are acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
This role will be to support in the designing, delivery, analysis, reporting and dissemination of research on University of Nottingham students’ experiences, undertake desk research to explore issues surrounding the student experience, support the work of full time Officers, and take part in outreach encouraging students to take part in our research.
Please note, this position is for University of Nottingham Students ONLY
Start Date: August/September
End Date: Ongoing while UON student
Working Hours: Discuss with hiring Manager
Pay Rate: £12.71 Plus 12.07% holiday pay
Location: Nottingham, University Park
CLOSING DATE: 31/07/26 Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support in the designing and delivery of research projects such as focus groups,surveys, and interviews to gather feedback on student experiences, ensuring questions and discussions are inclusive, productive, and reflective of the diversity of the student body.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data on student experiences and issues, using software such as SPSS, Excel, and NVivo.
- Report on and present data about student experiences in a way that is digestible to stakeholders.
- Support desk-based research to explore, synthesis and disseminate relevant literature pertaining to student issues, incorporating this into primary research where relevant.
- Support the department in engaging students in our research projects, such as by helping to increase the number of students signed up to our Research Panel mailing list.
- Maintain a friendly, non-judgmental, and approachable attitude.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
Skills and experience
- Currently undertaking a course with social research elements, or has previously undertaken a degree, with social research elements, or has comparable social research experience in a professional field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of data analysis and of working with statistical tools and spreadsheets
- Confidence in facilitating group discussions and managing diverse opinions.
- Knowledge of social research methods and ethics
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including students, Students Union staff, and University staff members.
- Communication skills, including development of reports and presentations.
Location
University Park
Additional information
Please apply with your CV and covering letter for this role.
For advice on CVs, covering letters and making applications, please refer to the University’s Careers and Employability Service website.
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
This role is being advertised by the Unitemps team at the University of Nottingham, which is part of the Careers and Employability Service. Unitemps is acting as an employment business, supplying temporary workers in relation to this vacancy. We are acting on behalf of a reputable Nottingham company to fill this position.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, or if you have any questions about this role, please contact the team at recruit.unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk
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How to apply
If you are a current student of the University of Nottingham or will be in September 26 and wish to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement of no more than 1 A4 page demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description to Rosie Black at : rosie.black@nottingham.ac.uk
For a full job description and person specification please visit the Student’s Union website https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/about/work-for-us