Are you a skilled research or policy professional, keen to support excellence in engagement and impact from research?
About the role
You will work closely with the Senior Research Environment, Culture and Impact Manager to undertake research, analysis and provide co-ordination and administration activities, with particular focus on the policy engagement of Plymouth’s research. You will provide support by arranging external speakers, workshops, and coaching sessions, maintaining and enhancing in-house toolkits and online materials, and supporting the allocation of internal funding schemes.
You will:
The portfolio of projects this post will support will be in response to the needs of the University or driven by external requirements, and may include ensuring compliance with funder regulations, and contributing to the next Research Excellence Framework submission.
For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week (as part of a job-share) on a fixed-term basis for two years due to Business Demand.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Louise Rutt: by email at louise.rutt@plymouth.ac.uk
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 more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
This is an exciting role working on one of our five strands within the Research Environment, Culture and Impact Team.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
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.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.