Research Engagement and Impact Manager (REIM) (Part Time)
Working with the Research Manager and Vice Dean for Research & Impact, the role holder will facilitate and support the department's strategic aim of research engagement with practitioner partners, specifically: increasing research impact literacy and skills within CJBS through advice, planning and training managing impact case study scoping and narrative development for REF assessments supporting faculty in the development of teaching case studies, and facilitating their submission to The Case Centre identifying and facilitating new and ongoing research engagement opportunities with the Cambridge ecosystem and organisations in the business, public and third sector facilitating applications for research funding for projects with an impact element working with faculty to support and develop articles on impact, practitioner engagement and knowledge exchange, and advising faculty on the incorporation of these activities into their research projects liaising with colleagues in Judge Business School Executive Education Ltd (JBSEEL) to facilitate opportunities for research engagement with their clients
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities, skills and attributes. You are asked to provide a CV and a covering letter demonstrating how your own experience meets these requirements: Significant experience in a research and /or senior administrative role, in a University setting. Experience of relationship building, corporate liaison and knowledge transfer between academia and practitioners. Proven ability to negotiate, persuade and build relationships with non-academic stakeholders. Advanced written communication skills, to reach both a non-academic (e.g. corporate, policy makers etc.) and an academic audience. Experience in editing academic/practitioner focused articles, blog posts or teaching cases is desirable. Strong verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking and/or training provision is desirable. Ability to analyse academic papers, identify key findings and communicate these to non-academics. Confident management of financial and/or contractual data. Self-starter, able to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision. Strong organisational and project management skills. Educated to degree level (essential); Master's level or equivalent desirable.
This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week (60 per cent of the full-time equivalent). There will be a six-month probationary period. Holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum plus eight days of public holidays, which will be calculated pro-rata for part-time staff. The salary will be in the range £33,966-£44,263 per annum for full-time equivalent.
The full incremental salary range for the position is advertised in order to demonstrate the progression for the Grade. In the majority of cases appointments will be made at the Grade minimum; only in very specific exceptional circumstances can a higher salary be offered.
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To discuss this vacancy further please contact Katie Jones, Research Manager at k.jones@jbs.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference NS42901 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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