Decolonisation of Education Academic Network Project Assistant

This opportunity is open to current Manchester Met students within the Faculty of Business and Law. You must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

The Faculty of Business and Law is seeking a student to support a project focused on developing a University-wide framework and practical toolkit for decolonising the curriculum and educational practice. The project aims to make decolonisation work more visible, supported and sustainable across the Faculty and University.

You will help explore how decolonisation is currently embedded within our programmes by reviewing course materials and gathering insights from students and academic staff. You will gain experience in educational research, including data collection and analysis, and contribute to practical resources that help colleagues embed decolonising approaches in their teaching.

The findings will inform future curriculum development and teaching practices within the Faculty and across the University.

Key responsibilities

Attend project meetings on Microsoft Teams and on campus.

Take minutes, track agreed actions and provide progress updates to the Project Lead.

Prepare focus group transcripts for analysis by checking, editing and formatting them.

Carry out initial analysis of research data to identify emerging patterns, trends and themes.

Support the development of project outputs, including toolkit materials and other practical resources.

Help prepare reports, which may include literature reviews.

Provide administrative support to the project team as required.

Support and working arrangements

You will receive support from the Project Lead and other project team members throughout the role.

Work may take place on campus or remotely, depending on the project’s requirements. Your working location and pattern will be agreed with the hiring manager or Project Lead.

Dates and hours

Total hours: 150 hours

Duration: 2 November 2026 – 4 May 2027

2 November 2026 – 28 February 2027: 5 hours per week

1 March – 4 May 2027: 7 hours per week

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students:

An interest in decolonisation, student belonging, inclusion, and improving the student experience in higher education.

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate records and summaries.

Excellent attention to detail when reviewing, editing, and preparing documents.

Ability to identify and summarise key themes, patterns, and information from qualitative data.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to track actions, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as part of a project team.

Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams. And AI tools.

Ability to handle information sensitively and maintain confidentiality where required.

Ability to design event poster and after event LinkedIn posts (preferred but not essential)