Research Quality & Impact Manager Ref 21998
School/department: Research & Enterprise Services/Research Information, Quality & Impact
Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 21998
Salary: starting at £37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 23 October 2023
Closing date: 06 November 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
About the role
Applications are invited for this full time post in Research and Enterprise Services (RES), which is responsible for providing professional services support for the University’s research and knowledge exchange activities. RES is a leader in supporting the development of ideas, innovations, and solutions that contribute to the global community.
Following on from our excellent REF 2021 results, this is a fantastic time to join the Research Information, Quality & Impact (RIQI) team, and this exciting role has a focus on helping the University build its submission towards the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution, bringing their knowledge and experience in research quality and impact to support the development of the three core REF elements (people, culture and environment; contribution to knowledge and understanding; and engagement and impact).
About you
You will have a good understanding of the principles of research assessment and, in particular, the processes which underpin the REF.
You will have strong written and analytical skills, display excellent attention to detail, and demonstrate an ability to communicate complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences both in writing and orally.
You will be able to manage and prioritize work from multiple sources and to function both as part of a team and independently, taking the lead on projects as directed by the Senior Research Quality & Impact Manager.
You will ally your expertise in research assessment with strong negotiating and influencing skills to guide and support academic and professional services colleagues across the institution.
Why work here…
Our University is situated just off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, research-led international University and this is only possible
because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
The benefits that you will receive from day one:
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance of up to 3 times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees.
•The option to purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance
• Discounts on public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
• Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing
Please contact Mark Chee (Head of Research Information, Quality & Impact; m.chee@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download Job Description and Personal Specification 21998 [PDF 161.12KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.