Research Impact and Engagement Officer

Build a Rewarding Career. Doing things differently. Research Impact and Engagement Officer

£39,162 - £44,052 per annum

Full time/Fixed term - 3 years

NTU is committed to empowering academics to deliver research with meaningful, far-reaching real-world impact across all disciplines. Following the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (), where 86% of NTU’s impact was judged world-leading or internationally excellent, the University has significantly strengthened its impact culture and infrastructure.

We are now seeking two Research Impact and Engagement Officers to join our expanding team. The impact team leads NTU’s approach to enabling high-quality, engaged research and evidencing the benefits it generates. These new roles will increase capacity, support the Research Impact and Engagement Manager, work with Research Impact Champions, and help build capability for impact generation across the University.

Reporting to the Research Impact and Engagement Manager, the postholders will collaborate closely with School Research Impact Champions, t Case Study Leads, and professional colleagues across Research Strategy and Operations and Knowledge Exchange. They will contribute to two main areas:

Successful candidates will be motivated by how research creates positive change, with an understanding of both the value and challenges of engaged and impactful research. They will demonstrate experience in developing and delivering research impact, quickly absorbing new information, and proactively connecting people, projects, and opportunities. Strong organisational skills and persistence are essential for working with researchers and partners to identify potential impact, support its development, and ensure that evidence of impact is effectively captured and recorded.

Interview date: 20th January 2026

The role sits within the University’s Research Strategy and Operations (RSO) Directorate, which has responsibility for research support functions spanning strategy, policy, governance, funding, partnership building, and impact. Developing highly functional relationships is an integral part of how we work and we strive to provide a high‑quality service to our academic community. We are working hard to build a positive, supportive, and enabling culture which includes a diverse team with a mix of experiences and backgrounds.

We operate on a hybrid basis with the team spending some time every week co‑located, because we know the value of building relationships, sharing intelligence and ideas, and feeling part of something real, as well as maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.