Impact Evidence and Evaluation Manager (Policy & Systems)

Research Services

This full-time post is available from 1^st August 2024 on a fixed-term basis for three years. 

About the role

This important role falls within the remit of Exeter's Research & Impact Strategy  https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/services/strategy/strategy/. The development of impactful research is a major priority for the University of Exeter as is evident in the framing of Exeter’s Strategy 2030 https://www.exeter.ac.uk/strategy2030/researchandinnovation/

We are implementing policies and systems to support our academic community with the impact that arises from research. This post has a key strategic role in the development of these policies and systems, including our preparations for REF2029.

About you  

• You will have experience of working in a research or impact support role, ideally collecting evidence or undertaking impact evaluations to demonstrate the impact of research.
• You will have a good understanding of the range of potential research impact, including how it can be tracked and evidenced in preparation for future REF impact case studies.
• You will have a good understanding of how systems can be used to support colleagues in planning and capturing the evidence of impact.
• You will have excellent communication skills enabling effective collaborations which stimulate the trust, confidence and enthusiasm of the academic community, partner organisations and external bodies.
• You will work effectively with staff at all levels and across all academic disciplines.
• You will have a good understanding of the higher education sector.
• You will have excellent attention to detail .
• You will be able to work on your own initiative and be good at problem-solving. 

What we can offer you 

• Opportunity to work with senior colleagues and decision-makers and to shape and influence institutional policies and approaches.
• Opportunity to have a leading road in our REF2021 preparations
• Opportunity to work across different disciplines and with different professional services colleagues and to provide leadership to a dedicated and high-performing impact evidence and evaluation team. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Interviews are due to be held on 9^th July 2024

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

Please contact Dr Sumi David (s.david@exeter.ac.uk)

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