University Impact Officer

Salary:

Grade 7, £37,099 - £45,585 per annum with potential to progress to £49,794 per annum.

Do you have a desire to understand, identify and share the outstanding impact that comes from  research and knowledge exchange? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Impact Team in Research, Partnerships and Innovation to support the delivery of the University’s ambitious new Impact Strategy.

You will

• Be passionate about the impact that Higher Education can have on economic prosperity; health, well-being, and quality of life; sustainability; and the culture of our international, national and regional communities
• Proactively seek out best practice in you area and share it through different channels
• Have strong networking skills and an enthusiasm to build and support networks of staff around common interests.
• Deliver effective workshops and presentations tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Have the confidence to exercise judgement in a range of situations, using various internal and external guidance, in order to enhance the delivery of impact from projects
• Have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate on, and work within, complex concepts

Research, Partnerships and Innovation (RPI) is a new department providing expert professional support for research and knowledge exchange, partnerships, impact, regional engagement and innovation. In this varied and dynamic role, you will be responsible for supporting researchers to consider impact as part of the research lifecycle, from ideation to evidencing impact. Working alongside the University and Faculty Impact managers, and cutting across all research disciplines, the role will offer you an opportunity to gain skills and experience supporting REF2028 Impact Case Studies. The role also takes the lead in the training and organisation for the evidencing impact internship, a cohort of our students who are enthusiastic about supporting the delivery of and evidencing the benefits from our impact and knowledge exchange.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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