Impact Evidence and Evaluation Officer

Research Services  

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for three years. 

Three posts are available within Research Services, each facing one of our three faculties: the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE), the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS); the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on our Streatham campus, Exeter, or Penryn campus, Cornwall and some time from home.

About the role

This important role falls within the remit of Exeter's Research & Impact Strategy  https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/services/strategy/strategy/ . The development of impactful research is a major priority for the University of Exeter as is evident in the framing of Exeter’s Strategy 2030 https://www.exeter.ac.uk/strategy2030/researchandinnovation .

We are implementing policies and systems to support academics with the impact that arises from research. This post will support academics in the understanding, evaluation, tracking and evidencing of research impact, working closely with one of three faculties, providing a single point of advice, training and support for the faculty including:

• Training in the range and diversity of potential research impact
• training in the evaluation, tracking and evidencing of research impact, using University systems and tools where appropriate
• supporting the faculty to understand their research impact pipeline, in preparation for the next REF period

About you  

• You will have experienceof working in a research or impact support role, ideally collecting evidence or undertaking impact evaluations to demonstrate the impact of research
• You will have a good understanding of the range of potential research impact, including how it can be tracked and evidenced in preparation for future REF impact case studies
• You will have experience of providing training to small and large groups of people, as well delivering as bespoke 1:1 guidance
• You will have excellent communication skills enabling effective collaborations which stimulate the trust, confidence and enthusiasm of the academic community, partner organisations and external bodies
• You will work effectively with staff at all levels and across all academic disciplines
• You will have a good understanding of the higher education sector
• You will have excellent attention to detail
• You will be able to work on your own initiative and be good at problem-solving

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What we can offer you  

• Opportunity to work closely with academic colleagues supporting research impact evidence and evaluation at this globally recognised centre of research excellence
• Opportunity to work closely with one of three faculties preparing the impact pipeline and potential impact case studies for the next REF period.
• Opportunity to have a pivotal role as a member of the Impact Evidence and Evaluation team, within the Strategy, Policy and Performance pillar of Research Services, working closely with Directors of Research and Impact and colleagues in the Innovation, Impact and Business Division.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Interviews will be held in week commencing 19 June 2023. 

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.  Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us.  Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Please contact Felicity Notley ([email protected] ).