Research Impact Officer

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative person to join our Research Excellence team as Research Impact Officer.

In this role, you'll help maximise the reach and significance of Manchester Met's research, contribute to a culture of impact literacy and ensuring our research delivers meaningful benefits across society, the economy, and policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how research impact is supported and evidenced, with a central role in preparing for REF and beyond.

What you'll do:

• Support researchers in identifying, planning, delivering, and communicating impact across research, enterprise, public engagement, and policy projects.
• Implement processes to capture evidence of impact and coordinate the use of impact systems across a wide portfolio of projects.
• Provide proactive support for academics in developing impact case studies, including the sourcing and collection of robust evidence.
• Contribute to training, events, and guidance that build a culture of impact literacy across the University.
• Work with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Directorate and beyond to embed EDI principles in all impact-related activities.
• Support reporting, review processes, and the creation of impact-related communications in line with the University's Research Strategy.

What we're looking for:

• Strong knowledge of research impact in a higher education or related context, ideally including REF requirements.
• Experience supporting researchers or professionals in capturing and communicating impact effectively.
• Confidence in developing and coordinating systems, processes, and events that support diverse project portfolios.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage academics, professional services staff, and external partners.
• A commitment to advancing impact in an inclusive way, ensuring research benefits are accessible, equitable, and widely shared.

How to apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.     

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.     

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.     

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.