5151-E - Senior Research & Knowledge Exchange Officer

5151-E – Senior Research & Knowledge Exchange Officer

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FLAS Faculty Administration & Support – Research & Enterprise Support

This role is designed to enhance our Research & Knowledge Exchange Services Team in supporting the implementation of our Institute of Inclusive Communities and Environments and to oversee the operational function of the support service. The team provides a high standard of administrative and event support to Institute initiatives and Research Centres ensuring an efficient and effective service for research staff and doctoral students. The team has a hybrid approach to working which will include remote delivery of virtual services/events, as well as in‑person delivery on campuses.

Responsibilities

• Strong administrative experience in a Higher Education research or knowledge‑exchange setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with academic and administrative staff.
• Planning, prioritising, and managing a busy schedule of work to achieve objectives.
• Provide IT support and multitasking within the team.
• Lead a close‑knit team, providing guidance and training to achieve shared objectives.
• Support academic staff in a research context; plan and deliver research/knowledge exchange events and activities.
• Support financial management processes and maintain websites, using appropriate communication methods to highlight research successes.
• Apply continuous improvement and embrace innovation in knowledge‑exchange activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification and/or extensive relevant administrative experience.
• Broad understanding of research and knowledge exchange in the Higher Education sector.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Laura Shering at L.Shering@gre.ac.uk. Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk.

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements.

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge and Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education