We are currently seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to support the creation and development of a disability hub which aims to bring together and disseminate We Are The People research to the South West.  

We Are The People (WATP) is a small research team of disabled academics and non-disabled allies engaged in disability research and disability activism. We've been awarded a five-year, £1million grant from the Wellcome Trust to explore issues which affect disabled people in South West England. 

About the role

The role involves developing an understanding of ongoing research by Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), creating a disability training programme led by disabled individuals, and organizing events to showcase findings. You will ensure the accessible dissemination of research results, investigate collaborative opportunities with DPOs, and build relationships with community contacts for future funding. 

Key responsibilities include providing guidance to community partners, contributing to meetings, adhering to Health and Safety guidelines, and developing research methods within the programme framework. 

About you

You will be passionate about disability equality and hold a good first degree in a relevant discipline such as Disability Studies, Psychology, Social Science, Arts, etc. You will also have demonstrable experience of working in a co-productive way with project partners, contributing to a community, charity or research environment. 

You will also show a demonstrable understanding of the sensitivities of working with underrepresented groups, and to respond to potential barriers in a compassionate way. In addition, you will be an excellent problem solver, flexible, adaptable and a committed team player.  

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the team at: WeAreThePeople@bathspa.ac.uk  

Addidtional information

We encourage applications from disabled people and can provide reasonable adjustments, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make applying for this role more accessible for you.  

Salary: Grade 5 - £27,979 to £31,396 (per annum), £5,595.80 to £6,279.20 (pro-rata)

This is a 0.2 FTE part-time, one year fixed-term role.

Recent adjustment in the UK’s Sponsorship Threshold

Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.