Research and Impact Coordinator (REF2029)

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the strength of UK research that takes place every 6-7 years. We are looking for an experienced and highly organised administrator to provide support to the REF project team as they make preparations for submission to REF2029. As part of the REF project team, you will be working with senior managers, Faculties and Professional Services Directorates, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure the University of Exeter is able to achieve its strategic ambition of building on the success of the previous REF exercise.

This is an important role supporting Exeter's Research & Impact Strategy and in particular the University’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). This post will support the co-ordination and management of Exeter’s REF Eligibility Review Group, the REF Appeals Panel and the relevant policies and processes regarding eligibility and circumstances.

About you

• You have experience of supporting Boards, Committees or Panels.
• You will be able to work on your own initiative; be a strong communicator and good at problem-solving.
• You have experience of dealing with confidential information.
• You have excellent attention to detail.
• You have experience of assimilating complex regulations/information and being able to apply that knowledge rapidly.

What we can offer you

• A strong understanding of Exeter’s preparations for REF.
• A good overview of how a research community and culture is fostered, shaped and supported.
• Exposure to senior decision-making processes within the context of REF.
• Opportunity to work on and deliver a fast-paced and complex project.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

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 campuses 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
For further information, please contact Dr Sumi David (s.david@exeter.ac.uk).

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