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This post is part time (5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months from start date.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to support Dr Eleanor Kirk (PI) and Prof Ruth Dukes (Co-I) on an ESRC Impact Accelerator Award project, entitled: The Work Law Observatory: workers’ stories of law and action. The project is being conducted in partnership with a number of trade unions in the UK who want to better understand how the law shapes relations at work. The role involves supporting the planning, design, building, and promotion of an online Observatory, which will collect and catalogue examples of ‘landmark’ employment law cases. ‘Landmark’ is defined here from a social-political rather than purely ‘legal’ perspective. Like other ‘crowdsourced’ databases such as Strikemap, the Everyday Sexism Project, and ‘Topple the Racists!,’ the Observatory seeks to document and inspire action. The Observatory will be both an online repository and a meeting place, where workers, activists and scholars can share stories of law and action that inform decision-making, strategies and ultimately action to addresses inequalities and injustices at work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

1.        Assist the PI and CO-I in the planning, design and building of a multifunctional repository website

2.        Support the planning and organisation of events to engage with the project partners, and wider stakeholders.

3.        Help with the creation of networks and infrastructure around the observatory.

4.        Assist in the synthesis and evaluation of feedback gathered from workshops with partners, as part of the planning and design of the website/online repository.

5.        Keep a written record, documenting the process of building the observatory and the development of methods of impact measurement.

6.        Contribute to the presentation of project outputs work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance the observatory’s profile.

7.        Perform administrative tasks related to project activities including Budgets/Expenditure.

8.        Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

9.        Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

10.    Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the PI/CO-I

11.    Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2 Specialist practical knowledge of website design, development and maintenance

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of web-design and crowdsourced repositories

Desirable

B1 Specialist theoretical knowledge relevant to the project e.g. socio-legal research, social research methods, employment relations, employment law, sociology, psychology or social theory

B2 Awarded or currently studying towards a post-graduate qualification in subject specialism or equivalent experience

Skills and Experience

Essential:

C1 Website design, development and maintenance

C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C7 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience

Essential:

E1 Sufficient relevant web-design experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career stage.

E2 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

Desirable

F1 Evidence of an emerging track record of high-quality research, policy or journalistic outputs.

F2 Experience of working with trade unions or similar social movements.

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For more information regarding the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School, please visit:  https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Eleanor Kirk (Eleanor.Kirk@glasgow.ac.uk)  

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months from start date

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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Closing date: 23 May 2025 at 23:45