Faculty KE and Impact Manager

We are seeking a self-motivated and collaborative individual to take on a key responsibility in co-ordinating the submission of high-quality REF Impact Case Studies and associated statements of support as part of the REF submission expected in autumn 2028. The role holder will work closely with the academic community, Faculty research and knowledge exchange support staff and central University REF support teams to achieve this goal. 

The role holder will facilitate capacity building across different academic career stages to support researcher engagement and collaboration with external partners, contribute to the development of a dynamic culture of KE and enable robust evidence gathering to document and demonstrate research impact. Success in the role will result in our academics being able to make a significant expansion to the impact of their research, increase grant capture to fund collaborative research and KE and the development of best practice approaches to documenting and showcasing impactful KE for REF2029 and more broadly. 

Previous knowledge and experience of working in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: KE and impact work within Arts and Humanities remit areas; hands on experience of impact case studies in REF2021; KE and impact work in the following areas: public participation in arts and cultural engagement; KE and impact work influencing practice in cultural and/or creative organisations; enabling KE and impact work between Arts and Humanities scholars in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

The role is a fixed term appointment for 4 year offered at APM level 4.

For further informal information about this role please contact sally.bowden@nottingham.ac.uk Please note applications sent directly to this e-mail won't be considered. 

Working for the University of Nottingham 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website 

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