GLAM Research and Impact Support Officer

University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking a Research and Impact Support Officer to assist in managing various research projects. This full-time, permanent role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a commitment to customer service, and proficiency in office software. You will support grant processes, maintain research records, and engage in public research initiatives. Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days of annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of research administration and funding.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Experience in a varied administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Research and Impact Management.
• Assist with grant costings and application processes.
• Maintain accurate records of research activity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

Details:

Location: Central Oxford (Oxford University GLAM sites including Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum).

Category: Research

Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum

Contract type: Contract Permanent

Hours: Full time

Telephone: [phone]

GLAM Research and Impact Support Officer

About the role

You will support the Head of Research and Impact Management and work closely with colleagues across GLAM to support and develop a varied portfolio of research related projects. You will provide pre- and post-award support, including assisting with grant costings, application processes and post-award set up. You will support local research committees, administer Collaborative Doctoral Awards, and help maintain accurate records of research activity and outcomes. You will also support public engagement with research, support internal funding schemes and training events, and assist with the development of new research initiatives across GLAM.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week.

About You

You will have a demonstrable understanding of research administration and funding within higher education or the cultural sector, alongside a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

You will bring excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines, and experience of working independently in a varied administrative role.

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will also have good numeracy and IT skills, with experience of using office software and a willingness to learn new systems related to research costing and reporting.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Harriet Warburton, Head of Research and Impact Management, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Tuesday 27 January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 9 February 2026.