Impact Evidence and Evaluation Officer

This new full-time Grade E post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31^st July 2027, within Research Services, facing the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS).

The postholder will have responsibility for delivering impact training and guidance to academic colleagues at the university to staff at all levels.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on our Streatham campus, Exeter, or Penryn campus, Cornwall and some time from home. The post is suitable for job share candidates.

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/about/strategy2030/researchandinnovation/

About you

• You will have experience of working in a research support 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 experience of providing training to small and large groups of people, as well delivering as bespoke 1:1 guidance
• 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 closely with academic colleagues supporting research impact evidence and evaluation at this globally recognised centre of research excellence
• Opportunity to work closely with one of three faculties preparing the impact pipeline and potential impact case studies for the next REF period.
• Opportunity to have a pivotal role as a member of the Impact Evidence and Evaluation team, within the Strategy, Policy and Performance pillar of Research Services, working closely with Directors of Research and Impact and colleagues in Exeter Innovation.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking on the 'apply' button, for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

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

Further information

Please contact Emma Sherriff, Impact Evidence and Evaluation Manager (Policy & Systems) (e.sherriff@exeter.ac.uk). 

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