Senior Research Excellence and Impact Manager

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Senior Research Excellence and Impact Manager

Reference:
DEC

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 18th Jan 2026

Location:

Liverpool

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Senior Research Excellence and Impact Manager

Contract:

Full time, permanent position

Location:

Liverpool, hybrid (minimum of 3 days on site per week)

In preparation for LSTM’s REF
2029 submission, we are looking to appoint a Senior Research Excellence and Impact Manager to join our Office for Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange within our professional services function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of activities including all aspects of  (Research Excellence Framework) including providing advice, leadership, coordination, compliance, quality and submission. This post will also hold responsibility for developing policies and processes that support the generation of impact arising from our research.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Research Strategy & Development in helping to shape a brand-new department. The post will also support the research committee Chair and leadership of the Secretariat, with the ultimate shared goal of creating an optimal research innovation ecosystem to deliver LSTM’s mission, whilst building on LSTM’s world-class reputation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research Excellence Framework ()
• Adopt the role of LSTM’s trusted  (Research Excellence Framework) advisor, providing professional management of s and all subsequent exercises, including supporting the leadership team with the development and implementation of .
• Analyse, interpret and adopt external guidance and policy, highlighting potential risk and exposure of the organisation and developing appropriate mitigations.
• Working with the Head of the Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange to provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the research strategy, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach.
• Lead, advise and support as domain expert user within LSTM’s Research Information System.
• Manage the relevant delivery priorities of the broader Office for Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange team to sector-leading standards, ensuring a high quality, focussed and fully compliant service is provided.
• Develop policies and procedures to support the generation of impact arising from our research
• Establish and maintain management information related to our research, and use this information to identify opportunities for the generation of impact case studies
• External Engagement:
• Support the Head of Research Strategy & Development and senior academics to represent LSTM at relevant national and international forums related to research and knowledge exchange excellence, sharing best practices, and establishing collaborative networks.
• Contribute and quality assure information/data returns for relevant Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), including developing local processes to gather appropriate information.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Knowledge and experience of research within a higher education context, including
• Significant involvement in managing previous institutional s
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant funding bodies, their practice and strategic priorities
• An excellent understanding of broader national policy priorities in relation to research and knowledge exchange
• Experience in a senior research management or planning role in the higher education sector
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies aimed at generating impact through research
• The ability to assess research performance at all levels of institutional organisation, ensuring responsible use of metrics
• Experience of the research cycle, in particular horizon scanning and funder engagement
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool…