At a Glance
- Tasks: Support research quality and impact, ensuring compliance and contributing to national assessments.
- Company: University of Leeds, a leading institution with a focus on innovation and research excellence.
- Benefits: 42 days holiday, gym discounts, personal development courses, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid working available, with excellent career growth opportunities in a vibrant university setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research quality while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in research quality assurance or compliance, with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
This role is open to employees working within the Research and Innovation Service at the University of Leeds only. This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Do you have experience of operating research quality assurance and/or research compliance functions? Do you enjoy working in an analytical role? Do you have excellent communication skills?
In this role you will work closely with the Head of Research Quality and Impact, and the Research Quality Manager to support senior university management in achieving University strategic plan targets in relation to research quality and impact, build networks across the University and work in a complex and changing environment.
You will make a significant contribution to the University’s preparation for the next national exercise assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (Research Excellence Framework (REF)). This will be a substantial proportion of the role, particularly in the years immediately prior to the REF submission, expected to be late 2028, and will include supporting the compilation of the submission, responding to audit and analysing the outcome of the exercise.
You will also be responsible for supporting and monitoring compliance with research funder requirements, for example supporting the library with open access exceptions for research outputs.
You will bring experience of working in a research quality assurance and/or research compliance function with sound methodical approaches to undertaking complex analysis and reporting.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions.
What we offer in return:
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Dr Lianne Stennett, Research Quality Manager.
Research Quality and Impact Support Officer in Leeds employer: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration between academia and industry. With opportunities for hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and a robust pension scheme, employees are supported in their professional growth while contributing to meaningful research and innovation initiatives.
