Research Services
This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.
This is an important role supporting Exeter's Research & Impact Strategy and in particular the University’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), a national assessment of the strength of UK research that takes place every 6-7 years. This post will support the co-ordination and management of Exeter’s REF Eligibility Review Group, the REF Appeals Panel and the relevant policies and processes regarding eligibility and circumstances.
About you
- You have experience of supporting Boards, Committees or Panels
- You will be able to work on your own initiative; be a strong communicator and good at problem-solving.
- You have experience of dealing with confidential information
- You have excellent attention to detail.
- You have experience of assimilating complex regulations/information and being able to apply that knowledge rapidly
What we can offer you
- A strong understanding of Exeter’s preparations for REF
- A good overview of how a research community and culture is fostered, shaped and supported
- Exposure to senior decision making processes within the context of REF
- Opportunity to work on and deliver a fast-paced and complex project
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.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Further Information
For further information, please contact Dr Sumi David (s.david@exeter.ac.uk).
