Research Excellence Framework Project Manager

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy from day one

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a REF Project Manager to lead on project management and preparations for the REF2029 submission. You will analyse data, draft and edit REF components, and support the central REF team in data management and audits.

The role requires strong governance and communication skills, with collaboration across ICT, the Library, and Faculty REF Managers to ensure a high-quality submission within a tight timeframe.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Experience working with large datasets relevant to research outputs or institutional reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of REF-related data and design reports and dashboards.
• Develop institutional-level narratives and evidence statements for REF2029.
• Support governance, committees and working groups related to REF2029.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

PowerBI

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Research Excellence Framework Project Manager

The REF Project Manager is a key part of the central REF team. They lead on project management and preparations for the REF2029 submission. They will use experience and judgement to analyse data, make recommendations, draft and edit components of the REF submission. The postholder will work with ICT and the Library to support the central Head of REF and Faculty REF Managers in database management, including for audit purposes. Excellent project management and communication skills are crucial to this role to ensure that a high-quality submission is delivered within the tight timeframe of the REF.

What you would be doing

As REF Project Manager you will act as a subject matter expert on REF policies and procedures and develop University-wide policies and procedures relating to REF2029, as well as managing the REF-related element of the annual HESA staff return. You will lead the analysis of REF-related data, and design and oversee development of reports and data dashboards, working with colleagues across the University. You will lead the development of institutional-level narrative statements, working closely with colleagues to support the development of disciplinary level evidence statements, ensuring consistency of approach. You will take an active role in the governance, committees and working groups associated with REF2029.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and diligent individual with excellent project management and data analysis skills, and ideally with knowledge or experience of the Research Excellence Framework who will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
• Experience of working with large datasets relevant to research outputs or institutional reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with data visualisation and dashboard development with PowerBI or equivalent relevant tools
• Awareness of data management best practices, including audit and compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff at all levels

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with variousstaff networks and resources to support your personal and professionalwellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2029.

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