Research Impact and Engagement Coordinator

London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Research Impact and Engagement Coordinator within our Research and Innovation Services (RIS).

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the REF team to showcase the research of the University. This will include being the main point of contact for impact case study preparation for REF2029 across all of our disciplines. You will also coordinate and deliver impact training and activities, as well as providing advice on impact-related matters and maintaining resources for research impact.

Working alongside academics, you will develop and maintain our pipeline of impact case studies, including drafting and editing them, as well as identifying and collating sources of evidence of impact. You will also help to embed impact throughout the research lifecycle, supporting a research culture in which impact is a key element of bringing the benefits of our research to the wider community.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the research impact agenda in the higher education sector
• Experience of working in a research-intensive environment
  
  

The ideal candidate will be degree educated, be highly motivated and bring excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with designing and delivering training is also highly desirable.

A full list of key responsibilities and the required skills and experience for this role can be found on the attached Candidate Pack.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday 12 th January 2025
• Interview/assessment - week commencing 27 th January 2025
  
  

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk

Please kindly note that there will be a closure of service across the Christmas period between Friday 20 th December 2024 and Thursday 2 nd January 2025. Your query will be logged, and a member of the team will respond as soon as possible after that date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.