Head of Research Impact

9 hours ago

St Andrews, United Kingdom University of St Andrews Full time

The University of St Andrews is on an ambitious trajectory for its research and the way in which professional services enables research for our academics. To support this ambition, the University is seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Research Impact, who will be responsible for driving the translation of research into real world impact with demonstrable benefit to society. The role-holder will provide professional services leadership on all aspects of research impact, including both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research from across the University, by providing strategic advice, leading approaches to impact for research funding and REF, ensuring that a range of services and interventions are employed to facilitate impact generation from research.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience and understanding of research impact, excellent communication skills and relevant experience preferably in universities.

To find out more about the role, please view the Further Particulars.

**Employees of the University have access to a wide range of**staff benefits** including**:

- Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Financial contribution to relocation
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

**This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.**

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

**Interview Date: 28 February 2025**Closing Date: 10 February 2025**

**Please Quote ref: AD2129LS**

**Further Particulars**:AD2129LSFPs.docx**

Research and Innovation Services

**Salary**: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum (£46,735 - £57,422 from March 2025)

Start Date: To be confirmed

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