Research Impact Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team with two other Research Impact Officers within the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) team in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Research Impact Officers work alongside the Associate Deans for Research and Innovation and School / Divisional Impact Leads to help develop, plan and implement impact strategies, taking forward projects and / or programmes of work that deliver significant benefits to society, public policy and professional services, the economy, health, medical and life sciences sectors. The post-holder will establish strong working relationships with academic, research and professional services colleagues to help communicate the impact of research, generate and collate the necessary evidence, and share best practice in this area. A feature of the role will be to coordinate mechanisms to record, review and evaluate impact activities, including within the context of a positive research culture. Preparation for internal or external research impact assessment (e.g. REF) will be a key part of this role, working closely with academic colleagues. The post holder will be a proactive, highly skilled, organised and motivated individual with significant experience of working within a Higher Education Institution or similar organisational environment and a track-record in supporting academic research and identifying, demonstrating and recognising impact. The post holder will be committed to enabling the development of a positive and inclusive research culture. The post holder will report to the Research Excellence and Impact Manager.

What you will get in return :

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here