About usUCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Today UCL has over 40,000 students and 12,500 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities. We have a culture of promoting diversity and sustainability and 30 Nobel laureates among our current and previous alumni.Ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities 2026, and with 85% of our research graded 4* and 3* in the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), UCL Arts & Humanities is recognised globally for both its teaching and research excellence. Alongside traditional arts and humanities departments (English, Philosophy, Greek & Latin, and the School of European Languages, Culture & Society (SELCS)), we are also proud to host Arts & Sciences, European & International Social & Political Studies (EISPS), Hebrew & Jewish Studies, Information Studies, the Slade School of Fine Art, the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and many interdisciplinary programmes as part of our Faculty.About the roleThe Faculty of Arts & Humanities are recruiting for one full-time fixed term Research Impact Officer to provide specialist support for Impact Case Studies being prepared for the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2029). This position is available from 4th January 2027 until 31st December 2028.The role holder will work closely with the Research Impact and Development Manager, Vice-Deans, Faculty Office and Departmental colleagues to provide effective administrative, strategic and logistical support for evidencing research impact in the faculty, including but not limited to, knowledge exchange, public policy, cultural, and public engagement activities. The role holder will support REF 2029 preparations by working with potential Impact Case Study authors to establish evidence collection strategies and obtain, collate, and analyse evidence of research impact including testimonials, surveys, interviews and other data.The role holder with be part of the small and collaborative Arts & Humanities Faculty Research Development Team which leads on the development and delivery of the faculty’s strategy for research, innovation, and impact.• This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.• This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site, in line with UCL’s Hybrid Working Guidance.• Location: The role will be based primarily at our Bloomsbury campus.• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.About youThe successful candidate will be educated to undergraduate degree level or equivalent with experience of academic research or research development within the humanities or social sciences. Applicants will have knowledge of the Research Excellence Framework and experience of developing evaluation strategies for impact or engagement activities.Applicants will be able to work independently, managing and prioritising own workload and working on multiple projects at the same time. Applicants will use their excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and discretion, to interact appropriately and effectively with colleagues and partners. Excellent oral and written communication skills, record keeping ability and attention to detail, combined with IT skills and a working knowledge of the MS Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc), are also key requirements of the role.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Daisy Payling, Research Impact and Development Manager, on d.payling@ucl.ac.ukIf you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the staffing team on ah-operations@ucl.ac.ukThe UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:• 41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan• Immigration loan• Relocation scheme for certain posts• On-Site nursery• On-site gym• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service• Discounted medical insuranceVisit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We, therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Faculty Research Impact Officer, Arts and Humanities employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
