Research Excellence and Impact Manager

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Research Excellence and Impact Manager within our Research, Enterprise, and Innovation department, to lead the development of a strategy for the future REF exercise.

Working closely with the Head of Research Awards and Development, the Director of Research and Innovation, and the PVC Research and Innovation (R&I), you will prepare and submit regular reports on research excellence and impact to internal and external stakeholders, chair the future REF Operations Group in preparation for REF and to co-ordinate LSBU’s submission, and represent LSBU at relevant external policy related events in relation to the future research exercise processes and to advise senior management at LSBU on related issues.

Line managing a small and highly skilled team to support the preparation of the future REF submission, you will work closely with University Research Centre Directors and Group leads, to drive research outputs and support institutional aspirations.

You will be a confident communicator and will represent LSBU at external, national and international events and within networks to promote LSBU’s research.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience: 

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent is essential (a PhD or postgraduate qualification will also be considered).
• Knowledge and experience of the research policy funding landscape in HE, particularly in relation to research and impact.
• A detailed level of knowledge of Research Excellence Framework regulations and requirements.
• Precise knowledge of Research Councils/ Research England guidelines in terms of research impact and an understanding of funder/ Research England definitions of impact.
• Experience of delivering complex programmes of work, requiring detailed planning and coordination of activities.
• Experience of working in an HE or research-intensive environment. 

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in both the immediate and wider working environment, and will be highly organised, with the ability to flex to changing demands and priorities.

A full list of key responsibilities and the required skills and experience for this role can be found on the attached Candidate Pack.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button, which can be found on the LSBU job advert.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying, please contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Sarah Plant
• Head of Research Awards and Development
• plants@lsbu.ac.uk 

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday 22^nd September 2024
• Interview/assessment are likely to be towards the end of week commencing 30^th September 2024

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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