Impact Case Studies & REF Support Officer

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking an enthusiastic Impact Support Officer to join our research impact team and help prepare REF2029 case studies. You’ll gather evidence, analyse information and work with academics, impact managers and external partners to demonstrate the real-world impact of our world-leading research.

You’ll support the delivery of AHRC and EPSRC Impact Acceleration Accounts, coordinate projects and monitor outcomes, while developing compelling, evidence-based content that

Qualifications

• Experience working in a research environment is desirable.
• Ability to collect and organise evidence to support impact case studies.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for clear, evidence-based content.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of REF2029 impact case studies.
• Collect, organise and analyse evidence of research impact.
• Collaborate with academics, Impact Development Managers, REF impact leads and external partners.
• Assist with drafting and refining case study content.
• Support administration of AHRC/EPSRC Impact Acceleration Accounts, coordinate projects and monitor outcomes.
• Work with the IAA Partnership Development Manager on impact funding schemes and events.
• Coordinate activities supporting Lancaster's wider research impact and REF2029 ambitions.
• Be part of a team delivering world-leading research with real-world impact.
• Seek secondment opportunities/internal applicants.

Skills

Organised communicator

Evidence gathering

Information analysis

Collaborative working

Proactivity

Job description

Lancaster University is seeking an enthusiastic Impact Support Officer to join our research impact team and help prepare REF2029 case studies. You’ll gather evidence, analyse information and work with academics, impact managers and external partners to demonstrate the real-world impact of our world-leading research.

You’ll support the delivery of AHRC and EPSRC Impact Acceleration Accounts, coordinate projects and monitor outcomes, while developing compelling, evidence-based content that