MFI Impact & Engagement Officer

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London seeks an Impact & Engagement Officer to enhance social impact through academic research. The role involves stakeholder collaboration and driving impact evaluation, crucial for promoting diversity and supporting migrant initiatives. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Agile working environment

28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives like staff choir and running club

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting project teams in academic research.
• Experience in impact evaluation: tracking and reporting.
• Interest in social justice and migration issues.

Responsibilities

• Generate and demonstrate measurable impact of the Institute.
• Collaborate with research staff and stakeholders to increase social impact.
• Support initiatives for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Impact Evaluation

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Impact & Engagement Officer

Working with the MFI Director, the Impact & Engagement Officer will play a key role in generating and demonstrating the measurable impact of the Institute. The role includes ensuring impact evaluation and reporting are embedded as strategic priorities, supporting the MFI in achieving its main objectives. Responsibilities include collaborating with research staff across the University, external partners, and diverse stakeholders (local, national, and international; across civic society, creative arts, law, social provision, political structures, campaigning, and academic spheres) to understand, evidence, and increase the social impact of their work. The officer will support initiatives and partnerships that enhance study, research, and enterprise opportunities for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, communicate the work of the MFI, and contribute to securing University of Sanctuary status for Goldsmiths.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will have significant experience supporting project teams and enhancing stakeholder engagement to increase impact through academic research. They will have experience in impact evaluation, including tracking and reporting. Strong project management and organizational skills are essential to manage multiple work streams and stakeholders. Experience working across sectors and an interest in social justice, refugees, and migration issues are highly desirable, with the ability to leverage this knowledge to maximize impact.

We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from racialized, minority ethnic backgrounds, especially those with migrant, refugee, or diasporic backgrounds and experiences.

Advancing equality and celebrating diversity are central values at Goldsmiths, University of London.

We offer generous benefits, including an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter), all Bank Holidays, excellent transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.