Impact & REF Coordination Specialist

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking an organised and proactive Impact Support Officer to assist with REF2029 preparations and grant-funded impact programmes. You will gather evidence, develop case studies and work with academics, impact leads and external partners to showcase how research translates into real-world benefits.

You will support AHRC and EPSRC IAAs, coordinate projects, monitor outcomes and contribute to wider research impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a research environment is advantageous.
• Excellent communicator with ability to engage with academics and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with experience gathering, managing and analysing information and evidence.
• Knowledge of the research impact landscape and REF would be an advantage.
• A collaborative team player who supports ambitious research goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality REF2029 impact case studies.
• Collect, organise and analyse evidence demonstrating reach and significance of research impact.
• Work with academics, Impact Development Managers, REF impact leads and external partners to gather materials.
• Assist with drafting, editing and refining case study content to be clear and evidence-based.
• Support delivery and administration of AHRC/EPSRC Impact Acceleration Accounts and related activities.
• Collaborate with the IAA Partnership Development Manager on impact funding schemes and events.
• Help coordinate activities supporting Lancaster University's wider research impact and REF2029 ambitions.

Skills

Research environment

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

REF knowledge

Team player

Job description

Lancaster University is seeking an organised and proactive Impact Support Officer to assist with REF2029 preparations and grant-funded impact programmes. You will gather evidence, develop case studies and work with academics, impact leads and external partners to showcase how research translates into real-world benefits.

You will support AHRC and EPSRC IAAs, coordinate projects, monitor outcomes and contribute to wider research impact initiatives.