Research Impact and Engagement Support Officer

2 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Impact and Engagement Support Officer**:
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking for an Impact Officer to play a central role in supporting the Institute to report on the reach and impact of food systems research at the university. You will provide effective monitoring and evaluation support for the Global Food and Environment Institute, a cross faculty Institute based in the School of Earth and Environment. You will work with the Institute operations team, including the Director and Manager of the Institute to report on the impact of the institute. It is expected that you will fulfil a range of duties including supporting a couple of large international projects based in Africa.

You will provide reporting support to the CGAIR projects ClimBer and iSpark including the reporting of outputs and impacts to the funding agency and collection and maintaining the projects impact data from multiple PIs. This will all be done while working closely with the project teams which are based in Africa and the UK.

You will also assist in the planning and delivery of outward-facing activities such as workshops, public lectures and industry-focused events, working with non-academic audiences to maximise their impact. You will be based at the University of Leeds and appropriate mentorship and career development support will be provided in line with career stage as part of the role.

To support and shape the Institute’s ambitious work plan, we are seeking a motivated and proactive Impact Officer to work with GFEI. You will have experience of knowledge exchange between academic researchers and user groups. You will have excellent reporting skills and experience in working on multi-partner projects. A passion for translating research into real impact and creating a sustainable food system would be a benefit.

**What we offer in return**
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That’s 42 days a year
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Sarah Dennis, Global Food and Environment Institute Manager

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Environment**School/Institute**:

- School of Earth and Environment**Section**:

- Sustainability Research Institute (SRI)**Category**:

- Technical Support**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £30,487 to £36,024 p.a.**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (Until 30 June 2025 to complete specific time limited work)**Release Date**:

- Monday 15 April 2024**Closing Date**:

- Monday 29 April 2024**Reference**:

- ENVEE1731**Downloads**:



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