Research Excellence Framework Manager

Location/campus: South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid

About the role

You will play a leading role in securing a first-class result in REF 2029 for Imperial, which in 2024 was home to the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK University. This role will be coordinating the delivery of REF2029 for Imperial. Requiring excellent programme management skills, knowledge of REF and data analysis to ensure a strong performance in REF2029. 

What you would be doing

This role is within the Strategic Planning and Insight division. Do you enjoy working with and analysing research and staff data? Do you have an excellent eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem solving? Are you a skilled communicator with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders? Then this is an exciting opportunity to join the division and play a pivotal part in delivering the REF.

The REF is a complex multi year project that delivers significant income to Imperial and requires coordination across the whole institution and significant systems integration.

You will have line management responsibilities for the work and duties of other team members within Strategic Planning and coordinate the activity of other functions delivering the REF within Faculty’s, ICT, Library and HR.

What we are looking for

To do this successfully, you will:

• Have experience of working in a research intensive environment
• Have experience of managing complex projects or processes across multiple functions
• Have a strong eye for detail, with the ability to juggle a busy workload to tight deadlines
• Demonstrate knowledge of REF and research funding in the UK
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of individuals across the organisation
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills combined with ability to translate the analysis into policy and system implications

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Work with a great Strategic Planning & Insight team with the opportunity to build connections across the university
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing

Further information

Please note this role is full time, fixed term until 31 July 2029.

Planned interview Dates: 1 April and 3 April 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Anna Shierson a.shierson@imperial.ac.uk

Posting End Date: 16 March 2025

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