Researcher (Education)

TL;DR

Researcher (Education): Delivering high-quality classroom video material and improving the digital platform for primary and secondary schools in the UK with an accent on curriculum alignment and editorial standards. Focus on researching curriculum objectives, commissioning content from production companies, and optimizing digital resources for teachers.

Location: Hybrid, Salford (MediaCityUK). Must be based in the UK.

Salary: £25,000 - £34,000

Company

hirify.global Children’s & Education focuses on transforming lives through world-class educational resources.

What you will do

• Commission high-quality classroom video material for primary and secondary schools in collaboration with independent production companies.
• Manage the commissioning lifecycle, from researching curriculum objectives and writing briefs to final online publishing.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including subject specialist teachers, to ensure accuracy and impartiality.
• Contribute to the creative and editorial direction across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Improve the teacher-facing website to ensure digital resources are positioned attractively and accessibly.

Requirements

• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with partners, colleagues, and teacher groups.
• Strong digital skillset with experience using web content management systems (CMS) and digital assets.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of hirify.global editorial guidelines and compliance processes for children's education content.
• Deep interest in and ability to research UK primary and secondary school curriculum requirements.

Nice to have

• Interest in using statistics and audience data to inform content decisions.
• Practical experience in television or online video production.
• Interest in emerging technologies for effective content delivery.
• Basic awareness of financial responsibility and budget management.
• Interest in media literacy, citizenship, and life skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with an award-winning team on high-impact educational resources.
• Hybrid working model based in Salford (MediaCityUK).
• Flexible working arrangements available for discussion at the offer stage.
• Environment committed to the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality, and educational excellence.