Development Manager, Impact & Partnerships (Humanities & Social Sciences)

Grade 8, Salary Range £47,874 – 56,921 per annum (Incremental progression)

Agile working (blend of home and office based). Arrangements for job share would be considered

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious individual with experience of academic research and research impact development to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Partnership Development team within the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Engagement. The team is responsible for facilitating engagements between the University and external organisations, and for ensuring the opportunities for impacts from such relationships are maximised. In the context of this role, the focus is on supporting academic colleagues in identifying external beneficiaries of the research undertaken in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, and developing those opportunities. The post holder will also support the ongoing monitoring of pathways activities, including knowledge exchange, the collection of evidence relating to research impacts, and the development of narrative case studies around them. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Partnership Development & Impact, the Faculty Dean for Research and the Faculty’s Strategic Group for Impact & Engagement to identify researchers and projects where support on impact will add most value. In particular, the post holder will play a crucial role in reviewing internal audits of existing and developing impact cases, and in the allocation of internal funding to support their further development. 

You will have experience of research in the Higher Education sector and of external stakeholder engagement. You will have an excellent understanding of research impact (both in the context of the Research Excellence Framework and beyond), including the role of knowledge exchange, engagement with beneficiaries, monitoring and narrative reporting. We are seeking a confident, knowledgeable individual, as adept at supporting academic colleagues as engaging with external stakeholders. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. 

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Alick Deacon (a.n.deacon@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date 13^th January 2025