Impact Evaluation Officer

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business is recruiting to a new Impact Evaluation Officer post, to support research impact across all disciplines within the Faculty. Working directly with the Faculty Senior Impact and KE Manager, within a newly revised Arts Institute team (combining the Research and Creative Industries Unit, the Arts Institute and The Bridge), the role will involve supporting researchers to gather evidence of impact and to evaluate impact-related activities, enabling integrated support for research impact and related areas of KE and Public Engagement.

You should have experience of research and/or administration in HE or an Arts-based function, and of creating and using qualitative and/or quantitative data, as well as a clear understanding of the meaning of impact in the context of social sciences, humanities and arts disciplines (SHAPE).  Good customer service skills are essential, along with fully developed IT skills.  You will have a professional approach and be able to work both as part of a team and able to use your own initiative.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Louise Rutt by email at [email protected]  

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 11th March 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 30 months due to business demand.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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