Department
The Faculty of Social Sciences brings together a diverse community of academic and professional services staffworking across a wide range of disciplines. The Faculty Impact Team supports researchers to develop, deliverand evidence the benefits of their research beyond academia.
We are seeking a REF Impact Officer to support the Faculty’s preparations for the Research ExcellenceFramework (REF) and the development of high-quality impact case studies. The postholder will work closelywith academic colleagues, departmental impact leads and professional services teams across the Faculty andUniversity.
Role
You will support the Faculty’s preparations for the Research Excellence Framework by helping to develop andmanage impact case studies across the Social Sciences. Working closely with academic and professionalservices colleagues, you will coordinate review processes, maintain accurate records and support thecollection of evidence. You will help set up and manage impact case study records in Pure and other relevantsystems, and undertake targeted searches using tools such as Overton. You will interpret REF guidance andUniversity procedures, providing clear advice to colleagues where needed. You will also support meetings,reporting and key deadlines, while managing competing priorities within a busy Faculty team.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed
You will have:
- An understanding of the academic research process, particularly within the Social Sciences.
- An awareness of knowledge exchange and impact activities and how these may contribute toresearch impact.
- An awareness of funder and REF requirements relating to impact.
- Experience of interpreting policies, regulations or guidance and explaining these clearly to others.
- Experience of building effective working relationships across different teams or staff groups.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence in handling and maintaining accurate information.
- Experience of using digital systems and databases, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience of supporting research, impact, knowledge exchange or REF-related activity would be anadvantage.
Interview date:To be confirmed
For informal enquiries:Please contact Dr Christina Brennan on christina.brennan@york.ac.uk
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Officer employer: University of York
The University of York is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment within its Legal Services team. With flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to equality, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful legal work that impacts the university community. Located on a vibrant campus, the university fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an attractive place for talented solicitors to advance their careers.
