Research Officer

The opportunity

We are seeking a Research Officer to support a programme of research at UAL Awarding Body. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and the dissemination of meaningful insights.

Your work will help us to understand and communicate the impact of the Awarding Body across the education sector, and the journeys taken by the many thousands of students completing one of our qualifications each year. You will also support the Awarding Body in navigating policy change and reforms from government and regulators, through evidencing the value of pre-degree creative education, with a particular focus on outcomes for students from under-represented groups, and those facing barriers to participation and progression to Higher Education.

About you

You should have previous experience of working with both quantitative and qualitative data in support of research activities, as well as writing and sharing comprehensive summaries and insights of findings for various audiences. You will be able to present and explain complex information in an engaging and accessible way to non-data experts. 

You must have previous experience of sourcing datasets and working on spreadsheets for small to medium scale projects and have good attention to detail in their analysis and interpretation. Experience or knowledge of institutional data (FE, HE) and sector approaches to access and inclusion would be desirable. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world. 

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 23:55 on 23 April 2024.

We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications.

If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via [email protected]

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.