Impact Project Officer

Swansea University; Wales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-led university in Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Impact Project Officer to support the Knowledge Exchange team. This role involves managing the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account initiatives, providing support for financial monitoring, event planning, and communications. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to diversity. Basic Welsh language skills are welcome. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Basic Welsh language skills (Level 1) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ESRC Impact Acceleration Account programmes.
• Manage areas of the IAA initiative and provide comprehensive support.
• Conduct financial monitoring and assist with communications.

Skills

Project management

Financial monitoring

Event planning

Effective communication

Job description

Job Number SU01210 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £34,132 to £38,249 per annum Working Pattern Faculty/Directorate Research Engagement and Innovation Services Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 3 Oct 2025 Interview Date 17 Oct 2025 Informal Enquiries

• Katherine Spiller
• Emma Dunbar

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient Impact Project Officer to work as a key member of the Knowledge Exchange team in the Research and Knowledge Exchange Service. One of the key priorities will be to support the delivery of the portfolio of the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account UKRI funded programmes and will be responsible for managing discrete areas of the IAA initiative and for providing comprehensive support across all its areas, including financial monitoring, communications, administration, event planning and project monitoring.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.