Impact Researcher

Fixed term 12 months from October 2025

Full time – 37 hours per week

Closing date: 26/08/25 at 23:30

Sheffield Business school is seeking an Impact Researcher.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in qualitative and quantitative research methods, managing secondary data management including spreadsheet modelling, producing research reports and related activities.

You will be working on diverse impact case projects, whilst supporting broader research initiatives to deliver a strong research culture, which will require a flexible approach and experience in multi-tasking skills. We are particularly interested in applicants from a business background such as logistics, tourism, urban regeneration), though applicants from other disciplines with strong research experience and capabilities are encouraged to apply. 

The key purpose of the role of Impact Researcher is to capitalise on the work undertaken for the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) by researching, preparing and demonstrating the impact of our world-class research in preparation for the next REF exercise alongside supporting the development and delivery of improved REF submissions.  Focusing on REF Impact Case development, this will include support for outputs and the subsequent impact of these outputs.

Sheffield Business School has approximately 6,000 students and 220 academic staff.  It has a long history dating back to the 1950’s, before it was formally branded as the Sheffield Business School in 1986, which has since had significant success.  We are a leading applied Business School with a mission to lead transformative change for our students, businesses, and society. 

As a member of our community, you will join a diverse group of talented academics who pride themselves in developing inclusive teaching and learning experience and engage in scholarship and knowledge exchange that makes a real societal impact.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Find out more about the TPS.

If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS.   Please contact the Pensions team  to discuss options available.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying

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