REF Impact & Engagement Officer — Research Excellence

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a proactive REF Impact Officer to join the Science REF team at University Park. You will plan and deliver impact case study activity for REF2029, collaborating with UoA leads and authors to build narratives and gather evidence.

You will provide expert guidance on eligibility, support cross-UoA case studies, and help manage progress reviews while working partly from home and mainly on campus.

Qualifications

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities including an ability to research information sources.
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative and judgement.
• The ability to prioritise individual elements of a programme whilst working under pressure, achieving targets and responding quickly and flexibly to changing demands and new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with impact case study authors to develop and enhance potential impact case studies for submission to REF2029. This will involve developing a narrative, gathering and storing evidence to support case studies and liaising with external bodies as required.
• Provide expertise to UoAs on REF impact case study eligibility and development.
• Develop best practice in terms of Impact Case Study identification, development and write up.
• Support periodic reviews of progress for REF2029 ensuring records are kept securely and up to date.
• Liaise with colleagues from other UoAs to identify and support cross UoA case studies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Time management

Job description

University of Nottingham is seeking a proactive REF Impact Officer to join the Science REF team at University Park. You will plan and deliver impact case study activity for REF2029, collaborating with UoA leads and authors to build narratives and gather evidence.

You will provide expert guidance on eligibility, support cross-UoA case studies, and help manage progress reviews while working partly from home and mainly on campus.