At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research strategies and support researchers in maximising their work's significance.
- Company: Join Manchester Met, a leading modern university with a focus on research excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a diverse, inclusive culture.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through research.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the research landscape and contribute to meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in research impact and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Manchester Met is recognised as an outstanding modern university, combining excellent education with research that delivers real-world benefits.
As a leading dual-intensive institution, research impact and research culture are central to the University's Research Excellence with Impact Strategy.
We're seeking an experienced Research Impact and Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver our impact agenda within the
Faculty of Arts and Humanities .
Reporting to the Head of Research Excellence, you'll work with researchers, academic leaders and professional services colleagues to maximise the reach, significance and value of our research, strengthen impact capability, and support preparations for future research assessment exercises.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our research environment and contribute to the University's ambition to deliver research excellence with impact.
- You Can Expect To
- Lead and deliver impact strategies, plans and initiatives across designated disciplines.
- Support researchers to develop, evidence and maximise the impact of their research.
- Build impact literacy through training, guidance, resources and events.
- Develop effective approaches for capturing, monitoring and reporting research impact.
- Work collaboratively across the University and with external partners to strengthen research engagement and innovation.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience supporting research impact within higher education or a comparable environment.
- Strong understanding of the UK research and impact landscape, including research assessment frameworks.
- Experience of developing impact strategies and impact case studies.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to translate complex information into practical advice and actions.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with experience of leading projects and working across organisational boundaries.
- Experience within arts and humanities disciplines would be advantageous.
- The Team
The Research Impact and Engagement Manager is part of the Research Excellence Team within the Research and Innovation Directorate.
The team supports the University's ambition to deliver excellent research with impact, working across faculties and institutes to strengthen research culture, research assessment, and research impact .
About Us
We have been proudly driving progress for more than two centuries.
As one of the UK's largest and most popular universities, we're a force for good, dedicated to delivering outstanding research and excellent education.
Build a career with purpose. Be part of Manchester Met. Be Manchester Met proud. Let's transform lives together.
Further information
To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Adam Riches (Head of Research Excellence) at a. riches@mmu. ac. uk. (enquiries received between 7 August and 24 August will be reviewed after 24 August)
Closing Date - Sunday 6th September 2026
Interviews are scheduled for the Monday 5th October 2026 - in person, in Manchester.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity.
We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.
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