Research Impact Officer

Job title:

Research Impact Officer

Department:

Research and Knowledge Exchange

Contract Type:

Permanent, full-time

Grade:7

Location:

Bloomsbury, London

Hours:

35

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity.

SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

As Research Impact Officer, you will join an established and collaborative team providing high-quality professional support and guidance in the mapping, planning, support and delivery of research impact activity in a critical period in REF
2029 preparations. Working with colleagues within the directorate and across SOAS, you will play a key role in building upon and improving our current offer, creating new opportunities, and developing innovative approaches to impact generation based on our distinctive research, knowledge and expertise.

You will proactively engage with SOAS academics and external stakeholders to enable this, delivering training, evaluation and bespoke communications and other activities. You will play an important role in ensuring the development and delivery of world-leading research impact from SOAS, supporting academics to identify and capitalise on opportunities for impact, evaluate interventions and resultant change, and draft case studies to be submitted to REF
2029.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

Informal queries about the role can be made to Karen Kay:

About the Department

SOAS is a global university in the heart of London’s vibrant university quarter, with a more diverse staff and student base than virtually any other in the UK. Our scholarship spans the arts, humanities and social sciences. Our expertise is deeply and uniquely rooted in the political, social, economic, historical and cultural dynamics of Africa, Asia and the Middle East and their diasporas, which collectively account for over three-quarters of the world’s population.

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate manages the whole lifecycle of research and knowledge exchange activities at SOAS, from supporting researchers applying for funding to generating research impact and commercialising new knowledge. It is an exciting time to join the SOAS Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate as we continue to expand and enhance our research, impact and knowledge exchange profile. You will play a key role in delivering the SOAS Vision and Strategy and contributing to the achievement of ambitious targets, including in the Research Excellence Framework () 2029.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement:Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
• Flexible Working Arrangements:We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
• Generous occupational pension scheme:To provide financial security for your future
• Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
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