Research Fellow, Centre for Cultural Value

Job title:

Research Fellow, Centre for Cultural Value

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Overview of the RoleAre you interested in the differences that arts, culture and heritage make to people’s lives? Do you want to work within a national research centre to understand more about how researchers can evidence cultural value? Would you like to work closely with the UK’s next City of Culture?Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support an exciting new research project funded by the ESRC on behalf of the Centre for Cultural Value, a national research centre funded by the AHRC, Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Under the supervision of the Director, Professor Ben Walmsley, the successful candidate will manage the logistics and communications between the research team and project/sector partners and coordinate a small number of webinars and publications.You will work with and at the University of Leeds and with (University of Sheffield) and , Policy Officer at the Centre for Cultural Value (University of Leeds).The successful candidate will possess a PhD in an area related to arts and cultural management and have solid experience of managing or supporting research projects. They will also have experience of collaborating with external partner organisations and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the arts and cultural industries. Excellent communication and written skills are essential, as is a willingness to work quickly, remotely and independently.What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: .To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Expected salary

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:07:39 GMT

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