Project Officer

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role Spatial abilities include the ability to understand the spatial properties of objects and to mentally visualise objects and problems. Spatial abilities in childhood predict adult expertise in STEM, and spatial training has been shown to be effective in improving children’s mathematics competence. This project is a partnership between Prof. Emily Farran, Director of the Cognition, Genes and Developmental Variability ( CoGDeV ) lab (lead unit), an internationally recognised centre for spatial-mathematics research and impact, Jane Brown, Head of Primary Maths at White Rose Education, and Prof. Camilla Gilmore, Director of the ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning. Drawing on our Bee Spatial pilot programme, you will be part of a team completing a Randomised Control Trial of the Bee Spatial programme, targeted at 7- to 8-year-olds and their schools. You will provide a professional and efficient service supporting the Bee Spatial project and associated administrative tasks to ensure that project objectives and milestones are met. This includes recruiting 80 primary schools, organising and managing the intervention timetable, and managing the organisation and preparation of intervention activities. About you You will be part of a strong team of experts in spatial cognition and mathematical learning at the interface between research and practice. You will have a Degree, HND, NVQ 4 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject/relevant formal training, plus a number of years experience in similar or related roles. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter via the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. You are welcome to contact Prof. Emily Farran ( e.farran@surrey.ac.uk ) if you would like further information or to discuss the post. Further details For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above. In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. £19,224 to £22,176 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)