Matching Workers with Work

The Afe Babalola Centre requires Student Ambassadors who will be providing support and assistance to our participants of the London Residential Programme. The participants will be arriving from various countries within the EMEA.

• 6 ambassadors - approx 45hrs per week/person
• Having an understanding of the King's College London, especially Strand Campus and how things operate will be vital. 

Note: You will receive further details in your onboarding session. Please be aware that the details of this programme should be kept confidential as this information is not yet available to the public.

Currently enrolled UG or PG student at KCL

We require students who are culturally competent and experienced. You will support with various tasks during the 2 weeks.

• Assisting with oral rounds
• Timekeeping in the moot sessions
• Greeting & signing participants in at reception
• Escorting teams & judges to Somerset House East Wing (SHEW) and to rooms.
• Checking rooms in advance ? layout etc
• Escorting students to Bush House for final event/reception

N/A

King's College London student

Provide support to MRD lab

None

Experience processing and handling samples for MRD analysis

Project title: White Fertility - pro-natalism and the gender politics of ageing in an era of populism.  

PI - Dr Gemma Carney

This 8-week, part-time RA position is for a research assistant to work with Dr. Gemma Carney to undertake desk research to underpin the development of a proposal for a Special Issue on Gender, Politics and the demographic transition ? anti-migrant and pro-natalist approaches to ageing populations in Asia, Europe and America. The Research Assistant will work independently to scope out this field which is interdisciplinary, extending out from social policy and ageing across to gender studies, and area studies. 

The RA will spend 6 hours per week for 8 weeks gathering research, reading and reviewing relevant literature and researching relevant organisations which work on the topic. They will organise a webinar with these organisations (e.g. Hope Not Hate) and also contact some research leaders in the field about their interest in contributing to the Special Issue. 

Applicants must be available to work over the summer period. They must also have a strong track record in academic research at UG/PG level with a specific interest in demographic change/Far Right politics/gender politics/sociology of emotion/social policy. 

Skills
A demonstrable interest in researching gender politics, ageing and older people, particularly experience in the fields of sociology of emotion and Far Right populism.

Qualifications

Essential

An UG degree in social policy or related discipline.

Desirable

A master's or PhD (or studying towards a masters or PhD) in one of these areas is an advantage.

Archival research in Polish

NONE

Archival research, fluent Polish language skills

N/A

NONE

N/A

The Postgraduate Research Assistant will be a productive and collaborative member of the new research project ?Community Energy: Principles, Practices and Policies for a Net Zero Northern Ireland?, based within QUB?s interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action (SECA). 

?Community Energy: Principles, Practices and Policies for a Net Zero Northern Ireland? is a pioneering research project that focuses on the benefits of, and potential for, community energy in Northern Ireland, from a social science perspective. Funded by Northern Ireland?s Department for the Economy, the project seeks to generate key insights into the enablers of, and barriers to, community energy, in the context of global-local drivers that situate community energy as being central to transitions to a net zero, sustainable future.

Working closely with the PI, the Research Assistant will play a central role in this mixed methods research project. The successful applicant will: undertake a literature review on community energy; assist with qualitative data collection (interviews, Delphi method); transcribe recordings; contribute to thematic data analysis; aid energy policy analysis; co-produce research outputs; and undertake administrative and organisational tasks.

ESSENTIAL

• Have a degree in a relevant social science discipline, such as sociology, politics, anthropology, or development studies.

DESIRABLE

• Have, or be about to obtain, a postgraduate qualification in sustainable development/ community development/ public policy.
• Display evidence of interest in society-environment interactions and applied community-oriented research

ESSENTIAL

Recent relevant research experience to include

• Social Science research experience, with: experience of conducting qualitative primary data collection; secondary data synthesis; and relevant qualitative analysis skills.
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme
• Ability to undertake to administrative and organisational tasks.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of energy/ climate policy and practice, in Northern Ireland.
• Understanding of the implications of energy policy for diverse communities
• Sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a variety of research methods and techniques pertinent to community energy and energy policy. 
• Experience in applied community work/ community engagement/ research with communities.
• Publication record commensurate with stage of career

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience in a Personal Assistant role (preferably in HEI), delivering excellence in the provision of support services at Director level. This is a full time position (35 hours per week) for an initial 3 month duration. The position will be based at Charterhouse Square and will be paying ?23.93 per hour plus holiday pay.  

The role holder works with the Institute Manager, Senior management, and other team members to provide overall executive support to the Director, and to support the overall effectiveness of the wider executive team.

The role holder will use their professional expertise and independent judgement to deliver an effective and efficient service to meet the requirements of staff, student and external stakeholders at the most senior levels, frequently liaising with high-profile external partners and being trusted with the most sensitive information.

The role holder is responsible for providing high-quality executive assistant support to the Director, the Director?s Office and the BCI Executive Board and will act with integrity, ensuring that professional and quality service standards are consistently maintained and applied within the role.

This is a busy role in a demanding, fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to exercise sound judgement and utilise their independent judgement, acting with complete discretion at all times.

Main duties and responsibilities

Duties relating to the direct support of the Director;

?Provide effective and efficient executive assistance to the Director

?Act as a first point of contact for all communication and personal contacts for the Director

?Manage and maintain a complex appointment system and electronic diary for the Director , using independent judgement when necessary to prioritise work schedules in accordance with changing priorities, liaising and negotiating with all relevant parties in an efficient and effective way.

?Prepare comprehensive day-files, including briefing notes and other relevant materials which the role holder drafts, sources or commissions as appropriate;

?Assemble and analyse data and prepare reports, communications, presentations and other documents, as required;

?Use judgement and initiative to manage correspondence and enquiries, responding to routine matters where appropriate while keeping the Director appropriately briefed, involving others in drafting responses to more complex matters, and working with other team members to ensure that incoming correspondence and enquiries are monitored appropriately throughout the week;

?Co-ordinate travel, hospitality and room bookings, including the project management of detailed itineraries for international trips and visitors to the University;

?Support when needed financial administration in compliance with the University?s financial regulations and be responsible for the management of the purchasing card, ensuring monthly reports and documentation are retained and returns are dealt with in accordance with deadlines;

?Work with Institute management to support meetings, including:

• compiling, confirming and circulating agendas and papers;
• writing, confirming and circulating minutes;
• monitoring and reporting on actions.

Duties supporting the effective running of the Director?s Office;

?Work with the Institute Management and the Director?s Office team to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Director?s Office experiences a professional and welcoming service;

?Build and maintain effective networks across the University and liaising with key external contacts;

?Work flexibly with other team members to provide occasional support off-campus and outside regular working hours when required; collaborating with other team members to ensure the highest standards of operation in a busy environment, ensure that the Office is adequately staffed and that the senior team are supported

?Maintain office systems, both electronic and manual, which integrate seamlessly with the rest of the Director?s Office, including maintaining an up-to-date electronic filing system of all correspondence;

?Assist with special events as required (for example, Inaugural lectures, Distinguished Guest Lecturers, Research Showcases, Receptions for external guests, academic retreats, CRUK Engagement events);

Comply with all H&S policies and procedures and to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a safe manner.

?Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required of the post.

Graduate or equivalent experience

POST: AHSS Student Skills Assisant x 12 (Specialists in Digital, Academic, Employability/Transversal skills)

SCHOOL/DEPT: AHSS Faculty Office

DURATION: Fixed Term until 30th June 2025 (with the possibility of contract extension through to August 2025)

WAGE: £19.23 per hour (Salary may increase as of August 2024 but will be commensurate with Queen's University's Agenda for Change)

CLOSING DATE: Midnight on Sunday16th June 2024

EXPECTED INTERVIEW DATES: Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th June 2024

NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: Minimum of 8 hours per week (with the possibility of 10/week)

JOB TITLE: AHSS Student Skills Assisant

QUESTION? Informal queries can be directed to Aileen Carson (Employability and Skills Development Officer with AHSS) a.carson@qub.ac.uk.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for 12 exceptional students to join our Student Skills Development Team in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS). As part of a dedicated team of Student Assistants, you'll provide peer-to-peer support and training for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, and to promote the student skills agenda.

The team will be made up of Digital (x4), Academic (x4) and Employability/Transversal (x4) assistants* to form the ‘Student Skills Development Team’ who will then be split into 3 sub-teams supporting either Undergraduate (UG), Post Graduate Taught (PGT), or Post Graduate Research (PGR) students across the faculty. Your responsibilities will include organising events, delivering training, offering support through 1-2-1s and group drop-in sessions, and creating engaging learning guides in written and video formats. Additionally, as a member to the Student Skills Development Team, you will actively represent the student voice in important committees and working groups, contributing to decisions that shape the future of student skills development within the AHSS Faculty and the wider university. See a summary of the overall team breakdown below: