Impact Evidence & Evaluation Assistant

Role: Impact Evidence & Evaluation Assistant (temporary)

Rate: £18.88 per hour

Duration: 8 - 11 weeks

Location: Tuesday required on Campus in London, the rest is working remotely

Reports to:

Engagement and Impact Development Manager.

Context:

The post will sit within the Faculty Research and Impact Team which provides research and impact support to the Faculty and its researchers, including support with preparing the Faculty’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 submission.

Main purpose of the job:

The postholder will scope and collate evidence of research impact relating to a number of the Faculty’s potential impact case studies which could be submitted as part of the Faculty’s REF 2029 submission.

Duties and responsibilities:

·       To carry out desktop internet-based research to scope and collate evidence of research impact relating to a number of the Faculty’s potential REF 2029 impact case studies.

·       To assist with liaising with external partners to request assistance with the collation of impact evidence e.g. testimonial requests.

·       To produce and maintain accurate, accessible and clear summaries and records of the impact evidence collated.

·       To liaise closely with the Engagement and Impact Development Manager, and with relevant researchers while carrying out this work.

·       To maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and data security in line with the University’s data security and governance policies.

Qualifications, experience and knowledge:

·       Experience of planning and carrying out desktop-based research for a substantive research-based project e.g. undergraduate or graduate dissertation, postdoctoral research, a research project carried out for an employer or in a voluntary role.

·       Demonstrable ability to carry out effective desktop internet-based research.

·       An Honours degree or equivalent (or a higher degree e.g. Master’s, PhD) in a subject relevant to the broad base of interdisciplinary research undertaken in the Bartlett Faculty (e.g. architecture, urban planning, geography, civil engineering, environmental studies, political science, international development, economics, sociology, psychology, statistics).

·       Demonstrable ability to summarise research findings in an accessible, clear and accurate way.

·       Excellent written communication skills.

·       Good level of numerical skills.

·       Excellent attention to detail.

·       Good level of proficiency in the suite of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

·       Demonstrable ability to use own initiative and manage a number of tasks and projects simultaneously.

·       Demonstrable ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at different levels.

Desirable:

·       A good understanding of the requirements of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in respect of research impact and engagement.

·       Experience of carrying out work which supported the development of REF impact case studies.