We are looking for a student to join The SU to support our research and insight work planned for the coming academic year. We would be particularly keen to hear from any postgraduate researchers who may be interested in a role like this.
There are several exciting research and engagement projects, related to the student experience, which The SU will be working on this year. This role will be key to supporting the Data, Research & Insight Manager with the planning, delivery and reporting of these projects. Examples include:
- Online surveys
- Mystery Shopper schemes in our outlets
- Focus groups and interviews
- SU Student Advisory Panels pilot
- In person engagement (postcards, clipboarding)
- Writing reports and delivering presentations for different audiences including SU staff, Officers and students, working with the SU Marketing Team to ensure all reports and presentations comply with The SU branding guidelines,
- Supporting the Data, Research and Insight Manager with admin tasks related to research and insight where required.
Key skills or experience which will help you with this role:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail,
- Experience of gathering feedback through a variety of ways,
- Analytical skills in qualitative and quantitative data,
- Experience of creating data visualisations including info graphics,
- Good working knowledge of MS Office particularly Word (for report writing), Excel (for data analysis). Power BI is a bonus but not essential,
- An understanding of confidentiality and data sensitivity,
- An interest in The SU and the student experience
Please note:
All data and research projects (including questionnaires, notes, data, analysis and reports) will remain the property of The SU.
You must be a registered student at the University of Bath for whole of the academic year 2026/27 to apply for this role. If you are due to graduate in January 2027 you will not be eligible.
Hours required: On average this will be 8.5 hours per week between October and June (25 weeks not including University vacation periods) each for 2 individuals. If only one person is appointed this would average at 17 hours per week. However, hours may vary week to week depending on where in the cycle a project is allowing for flexibility.
Hours are mostly during the standard working week 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, however there may be occasions where activities such as focus groups happen out of these hours to aid student engagement.
Location: This role will be based in person in 1 East (Claverton Down Campus), some remote working may be possible for specific tasks with agreement from your line manager. There may be occasions when working from other University of Bath locations may be required.
Method of application: To apply please complete the application form Re-advertised SU Research & Insight Assistant 2026/27 Application Form – Fill out form
If you previously applied when the role was first advertised there is no need to reapply.
Applications close 23:00 Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Interviews will take place on MS Teams and will take place 2 or 5 October.
For further information about the role email speakout@bath.ac.uk quoting “Research & Insight Assistant role” in the subject title.
Start date: 12 October 2026 (this date will be dependent upon HR timelines for processes of onboarding)