Research, Impact and Management Support Officer

Do you have demonstrable understanding of the nature of academic research activity and the research funding environment in Higher Education, in particular for the Arts and Humanities?

Do you possess excellent communication skills and a high level of numeracy and accuracy in the presentation of data?

Do you have the ability to promote a successful research culture and help to enhance the reputation of the School?

As a Research, Impact and Management Support Officer you will work with key stakeholders to implement the School's research and impact strategies, which will involve managing consultation and communication with academic staff, developing and implementing monitoring systems within the School and preparing material for the Annual Research and Innovation Review and other planning exercises, as required by the School/Faculty/University. You will oversee support to the School's research leave process and take the lead in managing one-off projects or events related to research and impact, both internally and externally to the University. You will also be responsbible for coordinating the work of the School's Management Support Officer (Research). Educated to degree level (or equivalent), you will have demonstrable understanding of the nature of academic research activity and the research funding environment in Higher Education, in particular for the Arts and Humanities. You will possess a high level of numeracy and accuracy and will have confidence in preparing, presenting and understanding financial and other information. You will also have excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, through extensive experience of problem solving, identifying new opportunities, implementing improvements and undertaking new initiatives. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Emily Abbey, School Manager