Senior Research Fellow

Job description

Build a Rewarding Career.Doing things differently.Senior Research Fellow in Law
Salary £49,127 - £58,624 per annum (pro rata)

Part time- 7.4 hours per week/ Fixed term for 6 months

About the Role
Would you like your research to help improve how public inquiries work across the UK?

As a Senior Research Fellow in Nottingham Law School, you will support the delivery of a programme of work designed to improve the effectiveness, impact and value of public inquiries and strengthen their contribution to learning, policy development and organisational change.

Working closely with the project lead, you will contribute to research, stakeholder engagement and project delivery activities. You will monitor developments across public inquiries and identify procedural, operational and reporting issues relevant to the project. You will engage with inquiry chairs, secretaries, practitioners, policymakers, advocacy groups and other stakeholders, coordinate participation in interviews, focus groups and other project work, quality-assure materials, identify emerging themes, and contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of the project. Throughout, you will exercise sound judgement, work collaboratively, and maintain high standards of confidentiality, research ethics and data protection.

This is a 0.2 FTE role, equivalent to 7.4 hours per week. It offers an opportunity to contribute to a focused, policy-relevant programme of work and support practical resources that can promote learning and improvement across UK public inquiries.

Interview w/c 16th October 2026

About Us
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.
We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme. In addition, our students can gain practical experience volunteering at NLS Legal, our multi-award-winning-teaching law firm, the only on-campus law firm at a UK Law School.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Associate Professor Dr Emma Ireton [email protected]

Join Us

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.