Casual Administrative Assistant - Research Impact
Listed by University of Bath - Research and Impact
Salary
CW4 - £13.86 per hour (spine point 12)
Hours
7-10 hours per week
Job Duration
10 November 2026 until 16 July 2027
Details
The Research Excellence and Impact Team within the University's Research and Impact Services support researchers to identify, evidence and enhance the impact of their research.
Research impact is defined as an effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia.
We are looking for four postgraduate or undergraduate Impact Assistants to assist with the identification, collation, recording evidence of and generating of impact opportunities of University of Bath research impact.
The activities this will include:
- Carrying out online searches of evidence of impact in the grey literature;
- Summarising and organising evidence from external sources in a clear and structured way;
- Reviewing existing research information systems such as PURE, ResearchFish, Overton and Altmetrics to identify and track research impact;
- Uploading impact case studies and associated evidence into University Information System PURE.
The job will involve working with the Research Impact Team; meeting with researchers to gain an understanding of their research insights what impacts they hope to achieve / have achieved to date; identifying potential sources of evidence of impact including key stakeholders; undertaking online searches that are likely to lead to evidence of impact; actively identifying information from external sources to enrich our existing data; and manually populating Microsoft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PURE to record findings.
This job will require a self-motivated individual with great attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and IT proficiency. Applicants should also demonstrate a background in research, strong analytical skills, confidence in summarising evidence, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to colleagues and researchers. Familiarity with the research environment, previous experience of conducting desk-based research (i.e. literature reviews, rapid reviews, online information searching, grey literature) is essential and use of research information systems such as Altmetrics and PURE is desirable. Knowledge and experience of conducting evaluations together with experience and skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods are beneficial and desirable. Training and induction will be provided to all applicants and tailored to applicants' experience and development needs, with ongoing support from the Research Impact Team.
Hours required: 7 hours to up to 10 hours per week for up to 8-9 months; the work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. These short-term positions will run for a period between October 2026 and July 2027.
Location: Level 3, East Building / working from home.
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Casual Administrative Assistant – Research Impact in Bath employer: The SU Bath
The SU Bath is an exceptional employer that values the voices of postgraduate students and fosters a collaborative work environment. With flexible remote options and a strong emphasis on community engagement, employees are encouraged to grow through leadership opportunities and meaningful contributions to campus life. Join us to make a real impact while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritises your development and well-being.
