"Research Officer (Welsh Language Education)"

Research Officer (Welsh Language Education)

Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

About The Role

This is a fixed-term, part time (7 hours per week) role until April 2027. Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Research Officer to support a project exploring developments in Welsh language education for migrants in Wales. Funded through the AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA), this post will contribute to a programme of work examining how research and engagement have shaped policy and practice in a multilingual language provision. The Research Officer will work closely with the project team to gather and analyse evidence from across policy, education, and community settings. The project focuses on documenting how initiatives supporting Welsh language learning for migrants have developed across Wales, including developments in adult language provision, bilingual education initiatives, and multilingual approaches to integration. The role will involve engaging with a range of stakeholders including policymakers, education providers, and third-sector organisations working with migrant communities. The Research Officer will support the design and implementation of data collection activities, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and documentary analysis. A key aspect of the role will be capturing the perspectives of practitioners and learners, and documenting examples of practice that demonstrate developments in Welsh language provision for migrant learners. Responsibilities will include recruiting participants, organising stakeholder engagement activities, collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and compiling case studies that illustrate developments in policy and practice. The postholder will also contribute to the preparation of evidence reports, briefing materials, and research outputs arising from the project. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a researcher interested in language education, migration, and multilingualism to gain experience in applied research and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills and an interest in the role of language education in supporting social inclusion and participation.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 2 - Fairly well. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter (via the 'Apply' button above).