REF Administrator: Coordinate UoA12 Submission & Impact

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a REF Administrator to support the submission for UoA 12 in Engineering. You will work across three departments, coordinating evidence gathering and validation, and supporting researchers to ensure accurate, timely submissions in line with evolving REF guidance.

You will spend time in departments, explaining requirements in plain terms, and taking administrative load off academics while maintaining discretion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex requirements in plain terms.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the REF submission for UoA12 in Engineering, coordinating between departments and the REF team.
• Explain REF requirements clearly to researchers and staff, reducing administrative burden.
• Coordinate collection and validation of evidence, including publications, impact case studies, SPRE statements, and staff data.
• Work with UoA12 Chair, Deputy Chairs, departmental REF leads and researchers across three departments to keep the project plan on track.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with evolving national guidance and deadlines for REF2029.

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a REF Administrator to support the submission for UoA 12 in Engineering. You will work across three departments, coordinating evidence gathering and validation, and supporting researchers to ensure accurate, timely submissions in line with evolving REF guidance.

You will spend time in departments, explaining requirements in plain terms, and taking administrative load off academics while maintaining discretion and integrity.