Impact Coordinator - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University UK

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Unit:
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)


Salary:
£30,487 to £36,024


Location:
Milton Keynes


Please quote reference: 21281

Fixed-term to 31 July 2025, full-time post (0.8 FTE considered)


Closing Date: 28 November, :00


Interview date:11 & 12 December 2023


Change your career, change lives


The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.


In the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), we aspire to be world leaders in inclusive, innovative and impactful STEM teaching and research.

Our vibrant research community are active at the frontiers of knowledge in several areas of STEM.

Through collaboration with a wide range of partners we drive innovation, shape policy and practice, and change lives for the better throughout the UK and around the world.


Our Faculty is comprised of six Schools delivering teaching and learning across a wide range of qualifications in Computing & Communications; Engineering & Innovation; Environment, Earth & Ecosystem Sciences; Life, Health & Chemical Sciences; Maths and Statistics; and Physical & Space Sciences.

The Faculty is also home to the Knowledge Media Institute.


The role


The Open University is recruiting an Impact Coordinator to support strategic and operational activity that will set up the Faculty for success in the REF2028 assessment.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is an important event for the University and influences future research funding we receive.


The postholder will work with the Senior Manager (Impact) to maximise the societal impact through our research and knowledge exchange.

This will include supporting the implementation of key strategic plans to grow impact literacy and capability across the Faculty.


Skills and experience

  • Indepth comprehension of research impact, assessment methodologies, strategies, and the broader impact agenda
  • A good track record of working with a range of stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner, and responding to diverse queries.
  • Good planning and organisation skills, including coordinating the work of other members in the team or Faculty.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.
More information can be found in the Job Description here.


What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term.

Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.


How to apply
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: , quoting the vacancy reference above.

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CV:

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Personal statement, _up to 1,000 words_
, you should set out in your statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.


Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).

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