Project Administrator (Research Excellence Framework) (CC

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Research Excellence and Impact Team within the Research and Innovation Services to support our preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF2029).

We are looking for someone with a strong administrative background and who is proactive, highly organised, skilled at building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and an effective communicator.  

About the role 

Based in the Research Excellence and Impact Team, you will work closely with the Faculty / School Associate Deans for Research and Research Strategy Managers to support our REF2029 preparations. Example activities include supporting the reporting and disseminating of information to REF Strategy Steering Group and key stakeholders including academic staff both internally and externally; administering meetings and events; and working across the Team, Department and University to support REF preparations and communications. 

You will need to have  

Strong administration and project management skills Excellent communications skills  Excellent ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 360 Knowledge of the Research Excellence Framework and research outputs is not essential but would be an advantage 

Further information 

The University of Bath research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.

Our Research and Innovations Services (RIS) department supports activities across the research and innovation lifecycle from opportunity, application, award, project management, impact, knowledge exchange, reporting outcomes, commercialisation and everything in between. The Research Excellence and Impact Team are responsible for enhancing our research culture, increasing our research impact and supporting our Research Excellence Framework submission. 

This is a part-time role working 18.25 hours per week (0.5 fte) for a fixed-term period until 31 July 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Annabelle Foot af2322@bath.ac.uk or Emma Gibbard elg64@bath.ac.uk, however, please submit your application via the University website.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredStaff discount at Team Bath gymGenerous employer contributory pension schemesA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce

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Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174 pro rata