Research Associate - Impact

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

LGPS pension

Family-friendly policies

Learning & library access

Sports facilities

Health Assured wellbeing support

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate - Impact to evidence and enhance the impact of research across our university. You will gather and analyse data, conduct targeted research activities and work with academics and stakeholders to demonstrate the economic, social and cultural benefits of our research.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2029, with potential casual contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic research environment.
• Strong understanding of research methods and data collection.
• Ability to manage research data accurately and present findings clearly.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data to evidence and enhance research impact.
• Conduct targeted research activities and collaborate with academics and stakeholders.
• Develop compelling impact outcomes and case studies from findings.

Skills

Academic research experience

Research methods

Data collection

Data management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

This opportunity is only available to current employees and students at the University

To help achieve our REF2029 ambitions, we're looking for a Research Associate - Impact to play a key role in evidencing and enhancing the impact of research across Cardiff Met. Through gathering and analysing data, conducting targeted research activities and working collaboratively with academics and stakeholders, you'll help demonstrate the economic, social and cultural benefits of our research, supporting the development of compelling impact outcomes and case studies.

This is a fixed term position until 31/08/2029, however casual contract opportunities may also be available.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring experience of working within an academic research environment, alongside a strong understanding of the research methods, data collection techniques, and the accurate management of research data. A confident communicator, you’ll be able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, presenting information clearly through both written and verbal channels. You’ll also be highly organised, with the ability to work independently, use your initiative, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you’ll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days pro rata.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

We invite you to join our collaborative community!

Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?

Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.