Job Description
Job Title:
Project Assistant, Research & Monitoring Unit
Reference:
SUS1524
Salary:
Grade D: £17,270 - £19,123 per annum
(dependent on relevant skills and experience)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term:
Permanent
Base:
Newcastle, Bristol or Edinburgh
Job Purpose:
To ensure that the Research & Monitoring Unit can continue to supply the
best possible evidence available to support the widest possible range of our
interests.
Place in Organisation Structure:
The postholder will report to the Senior Project Officer, Research &
Monitoring Unit.
Key Relationships:
Internal:
Project Officer, RMU
Senior Project Officer, RMU
Evaluation Manager and Director, RMU
Other members of the Research & Monitoring Unit
Regional and project staff as required
Head office staff
External:
Local authorities and other partners
Engaged consultants
Key Responsibilities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
To support the Evaluation Manager, Senior Project Officers and Project
Officers in the delivery of high quality monitoring and evaluation work
for a number of key projects
To support the Director, Evaluation Manager, Senior Project Officers
and Project Officers in the delivery of specific elements of delivery
relating to key themes identified across the project portfolio
To liaise with selected partners, sub-contractors and colleagues as
necessary to ensure successful project delivery
To assist in project areas beyond immediate sphere of activity where
skills allow and need dictates
Detailed Duties:
5.
To provide assistance to the Senior Project Officer and Project Officers
in the Research & Monitoring Unit on monitoring and evaluation
project delivery matters including project set up, data collection,
analysis, reporting, internal liaison and external communication.
6.
To support all monitoring and evaluation requirements of Sustrans’
projects.
7.
To undertake any data processing as well as statistical and analysis
work in the appropriate project areas as assigned.
8.
To help with compilation of appropriate academic and other secondary
evidence in the specified project area.
9.
To support and undertake the writing of accurate and adequate
reporting of all relevant project and organisational findings.
10.
To support liaison with external partners and help manage external
contracts as and when needed.
11.
To work closely with the other Project Assistants, Project Officers,
Senior Project Officers and Evaluation Manager on common themes
and projects.
12.
To undertake other such duties appropriate to the grade and the post
and capabilities of the post holder as may on occasions be directed by
the management group or line manager.
13.
To support and comply with the organisation's policy for the
management of Health and Safety.
14.
To work in accordance with the arrangements described in the
organisation's health and safety management system including any
project or department specific requirements.
Working Conditions:
The Research & Monitoring Unit is based in offices in Newcastle which also
houses other regional staff. This role will be based at our Newcastle, Bristol or
Edinburgh office. Occasional overnight stays away from home may be
necessary.
Special Note:
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, but
indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description may be
subject to amendment in the light of experience and in consultation with the
jobholder.
Compiled by:
Date:
Evaluation Manager, Research & Monitoring Unit
June 2015
Project Assistant, Research & Monitoring Unit (SUS1524)
Personal specification:
Criteria
Qualifications,
education and
training
Experience
Skills and
abilities
Knowledge
Other
Essential
Either to degree level in a relevant subject, or previous
experience in a related field
A track record of data analysis and reporting
A track record of good quality report writing
Experience or qualification in applied research methods
Good analytical skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data
collation and analysis
Good communications skills (general, written, verbal)
Good numerical skills
Ability to contribute to the production of accurate reports
(with regards to language, numerical and referred/cited
content/evidence)
Ability to be well organised
Ability to work in and with a team
Knowledge of different survey and interview delivery
methods
Understanding of and interest in different transport mode
capture mechanisms
An interest in and excellent understanding of contemporary
transport issues
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
A positive attitude and enthusiastic approach
Flexibility to adapt in a rapidly evolving environment
Thoroughness and perseverance
Criteria
Desirable
Qualification:
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related field
Training and/or qualification (formally or through extensive
experience) to undertake statistical calculations using
statistical computer software (Excel equivalent to Level 3, R,
or other programmes)
Experience
A track record of successful working with colleagues and
external partners
Working in/studies relevant to local transport monitoring
Experience with evaluation of active travel and physical
activity behaviour and changes within it
Skills and
abilities
Knowledge
Other
Experience with analysing physical activity and active travel
data
Ability plan and prioritise own workload
An understanding of local transport planning
An understanding of non-motorised traffic monitoring tools
and methods
Knowledge of physical activity and active travel evaluation
tools
Knowledge of the links between health and transport
agendas
Knowledge of self-reported as well as objective tools for
monitoring and evaluation of physical activity and active
travel
An interest in cycling and walking