Research Services
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately until 31st July 2025, in the first instance.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the strength of UK research that takes place every 6-7 years. We are looking for an experienced and highly organised administrator to provide support to the REF project team as they make preparations for submission to REF2029. As part of the REF project team, you will be working with senior managers, Faculties and Professional Services Directorates, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure the University of Exeter is able to achieve its strategic ambition of building on the success of the previous REF exercise. The post’s main purpose will be to provide high-quality administrative support primarily in relation to key review processes and exercises and to work collaboratively with the REF Project team on relevant projects and priority tasks as required.
About you
- You will have excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills
- You will have an interest in liaising with researchers at different career stages and from different institutions
- You will have an interest in learning how to use different types of technology
- You will have strong communication skills
- You will be able to work on your own initiative and be good at problem solving
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to gain an understanding of research review processes and other elements of research evaluation
- Ability to learn how to use and configure a current research information system, such as Symplectic Elements
- Gain familiarity with the Research Excellence Framework and related aspects of national research policy
- Opportunity to work with leadership teams at all levels of the University
- Insight into institutional strategy development
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Informal Enquiries
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dr. Lucy Davies, Research Systems Information and Evaluation Manager: l.a.davies2@exeter.ac.uk.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024
