University Impact Officer

Are you excited to understand, identify and share the outstanding impact that comes from research and knowledge exchange activities at the University of Sheffield? This role is the opportunity to join our Impact Team to support delivery of the University’s impact strategy and operations. It is a great way to work with researchers and professional colleagues across a wide range of fields. In turn, this will build your understanding of what drives research excellence.

You are

• passionate about the impact that Higher Education can have on economic prosperity; health, well-being, quality of life; sustainability; and the culture of our international, national and regional communities
• Proactive in your approach to identifying best practice in you area and sharing it with colleagues
• An excellent networker, with the skills and enthusiasm to build and support networks of staff around common interests.
• Experienced in delivery of effective workshops and presentations tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Confident with good judgement in a range different situations, able to use internal and external guidance to improve delivery of impact from projects
• Analytical and able to communicate, and work within, sophisticated concepts

Research, Partnerships and Innovation (RPI) provides authoritative professional support for research and knowledge exchange, partnerships, impact, regional engagement and innovation. This multifaceted role supports researchers to consider impact as part of the research lifecycle, from the initial idea to evidencing impact. Working with a team of University and Faculty Impact managers, the role offers an opportunity to gain skills and experience supporting REF2029 Impact Case Studies.

The University Impact officer owns the training and organisation for a cohort evidence interns. This group of students is enthusiastic about supporting the delivery of and evidencing the benefits from our impact and knowledge exchange.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. Our Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

We welcome applicants who wish to apply as a secondment opportunity, subject to prior approval from your current line manager.

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