Research Skills and Culture Officer

Help shape an inclusive and thriving research environment.

We are seeking a Research Skills and Culture Officer to support researcher development, research culture and responsible research practices across the University. Working with colleagues in Research, Partnerships and Innovation and the Doctoral College, you will deliver initiatives that enhance researcher skills, wellbeing and experience while promoting collaboration, integrity and inclusion.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver researcher development and research culture programmes.
• Support implementation of the University's Research Culture Strategy.
• Promote research integrity, ethics, governance, research security and trusted research.
• Build effective partnerships across academic and professional services teams.
• Monitor and evaluate initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and impact.

About you

You will have:

• Experience delivering programmes, training or initiatives in a research, higher education or professional environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience evaluating activities and using evidence to improve outcomes.
• Knowledge of researcher development, research culture or related agendas.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Knowledge of research governance, integrity or the wider UK research policy landscape would be an advantage.

This hybrid role requires attendance on campus 2 days per week.

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Rea at louise.rea@plymouth.ac.uk.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 7^th September 2026

Our offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

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