Research and Data Officer - Research Strategy and Services Grade 7

Research Performance and Data Officer – Research Strategy and Services – 106803 – Grade 7

Location:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.

Position:
Full time, permanent. Salary: £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression to £48,822. Grade
7. Closing date: 12 January 2025.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years. We support talent development through the Birmingham Professional programme, provide generous benefits including 40 days paid holiday, one day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, a pension scheme, and subsidised day nurseries. Flexibility in working arrangements is encouraged to support work/life balance.

The RSSD supports all aspects of research, innovation and business engagement across the University. The Research Performance & Systems Innovation team develops an integrated, insight‑driven approach to research performance, , research systems oversight, and data governance.

The Research Performance & Data Officer will provide high‑quality data reporting, analysis, and operational support across key areas of institutional research performance. Working closely with the Research Performance & Systems Innovation team, the officer will support statutory and internal research income reporting,  data and modelling, and various research performance activities across the University.

• Produce accurate and timely data reporting and analysis to support the University’s statutory research income submissions (including OFS and HEBCI).
• Support quarterly internal research income reporting, working closely with Research Finance, Planning and College Research Offices.
• Prepare data for internal and external audits, ensuring completeness, traceability and compliance with audit requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance the quality and consistency of income‑related data.
• Provide research performance data and analysis to support the University’s People, Environment and Culture elements of the  submission.
• Produce output data reporting using Pure to support College Directors of Research, Unit of Assessment Leads and Output Leads.
• Generate datasets and analysis to support institutional , including reports and dashboards used by the  and the Senior Research Leadership Team.
• Maintain robust documentation and quality assurance processes for ‑related data.
• Prepare ad hoc data queries and bespoke analysis to support colleagues across RSSD, the Colleges, and senior academic leaders.
• Support the development and delivery of training, guidance and virtual sessions for academic and Professional Services colleagues on research data, Pure reporting and related processes.
• Support the administration and data preparation for the annual institutional Researchfish submission.
• Contribute to the development of consistent and efficient data procedures, including documentation, data quality checks and feedback mechanisms.
• Work collaboratively with the Research Systems & Data Manager and Research Data & Reporting Manager to identify opportunities for improving data flows, enhancing reporting and simplifying processes.
• Assist in testing new or updated reporting tools or system enhancements (e.g., Pure, Worktribe), providing feedback and supporting implementation.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for research performance data and reporting.
• Develop effective working relationships across RSSD, College Research Offices, Planning, Finance and IT Services.
• Present data, findings and analysis clearly and accessibly to non‑specialist audiences.
• Respond professionally and helpfully to data queries from colleagues, ensuring a high‑quality customer service approach.
• Represent the Research Performance & Systems Innovation team in relevant working groups and meetings when required.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) OR substantial relevant experience in a data‑focused role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience managing and analysing complex datasets.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and present…