Research Excellence (REF) Impact Officer (Fixed Term)
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Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 2329
£35,608 – £47,389 / year
Salary
Within the market range
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 3543, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 2329, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask University of Nottingham what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 3543 (Project support officers) · 24% match
- Possible 2329 (Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified) · 23% match
- Possible 2434 (Business and related research professionals) · 18% match
About the role
Area
Science
Location
UK Other
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
SCI670426X3
We are looking for a friendly, engaging, enthusiastic person to join Science as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) teams. The role will play a key role in the planning and delivery of the Impact and Engagement elements of the REF submission. The role holder will work closely with Unit of Assessment (UoA) leads and impact case study authors, supporting the identification, development and preparation of REF impact case studies and statements, as well as providing advice and guidance on the impact element of REF and support in the delivery of impact review activities.
The role supports the Chemistry (UoA8) and Physics (UoA9) Units of Assessment and will primarily based at the University Park campus. The role holder will be able to spend some time working from home if desired:
As a Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Officer you will:
Science
Location
UK Other
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
SCI670426X3
We are looking for a friendly, engaging, enthusiastic person to join Science as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) teams. The role will play a key role in the planning and delivery of the Impact and Engagement elements of the REF submission. The role holder will work closely with Unit of Assessment (UoA) leads and impact case study authors, supporting the identification, development and preparation of REF impact case studies and statements, as well as providing advice and guidance on the impact element of REF and support in the delivery of impact review activities.
The role supports the Chemistry (UoA8) and Physics (UoA9) Units of Assessment and will primarily based at the University Park campus. The role holder will be able to spend some time working from home if desired:
As a Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Officer you will:
- Work with impact case study authors to develop and enhance potential impact case studies for submission to REF2029. This will involve developing a narrative, gathering and storing evidence to support case studies and liaising with external bodies as required.
- Provide expertise to UoAs on REF impact case study eligibility and development.
- Develop best practice in terms of Impact Case Study identification, development and write up.
- Support periodic reviews of progress for REF2029 ensuring records are kept securely and up to date.
- Liaise with colleagues from other UoAs to identify and support cross UoA case studies.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
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The role is a fixed term (until 31 December 2028), full time post (36.25 hours per week).
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please contact Sophie Richardson ( [email protected] ) to discuss the roles. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Project support officers (SOC 3543) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~76k in sampleSOC 3543
- Offer £35,608–47,389
- Middle half £29,380–42,328
- Median £34,892
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£29,380–42,328), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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