Research and Knowledge Exchange Systems and Data Support Officer

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

The Research, Innovation and Enterprise Support Office (RIES) delivers an integrated service across the full research and knowledge exchange (RKE) funding lifecycle, from bid development and submission through to award set‑up and post‑award support. The team provides expert advice, guidance and operational assistance across the University’s RKE portfolio, ensuring compliance with major funders and government agencies while enabling high‑quality research and knowledge exchange activity that advances the University’s strategic ambitions. Together, the RIES Office and Graduate School strengthen the University’s research culture and environment, supporting delivery of the Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy R‑LINCS (www.abertay.ac.uk/research-overview/research-strategy-and-structure and driving forward our RKE ambitions.

The University now seeks to appoint a Research and Knowledge Exchange Systems and Data Support Officer

Reporting to the Vice‑Principal (Research & Innovation) and working closely with the Scholarly Publications and Research Information Specialist, you will you will play a key role in enabling the University’s ambition to deliver an outstanding RKE support service. You will lead on the development, procurement, implementation, integration and day‑to‑day operation of business‑critical RKE systems, ensuring they are robust, accessible, and fit for purpose to support both operational delivery and strategic priorities.

You will support the operational delivery of major research and knowledge exchange data submissions (including REF, KEIF and HE‑BCIS), with end‑to‑end responsibility for data integrity, quality assurance, analysis and presentation. This will include establishing and maintaining research intelligence databases and dashboards, and working closely with Faculties and Professional Support Services to ensure consistent, reliable and meaningful data collection and reporting.

The postholder will be confident in, or able to rapidly develop, expertise in RKE information systems such as PURE, Wellspring Evolve and the REF Submission System. You will provide system administration, troubleshooting, routine and ad hoc data entry, reporting and testing, and will take a leading role in ensuring system readiness for REF2029 and other statutory returns. 

You will exercise a high degree of independent responsibility and regularly manage complex issues requiring influence and collaboration across the University and with external stakeholders. Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills will be essential to prioritise work effectively, meet demanding deadlines, and resolve problems with a high level of attention to detail.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,

No: SC016040

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