Impact Development Officer Uk Visa Sponsorship

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Uk
June 3, 2025
£36 - £45 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Research Impact Officer – Heritage & Creativity / Prosperity & Resilience

Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT, 25 June 2025
Interview Date: 17 July 2025
Location: University of Reading, UK

Make a Lasting Impact Through Research

Are you passionate about turning academic research into real-world impact? Join the University of Reading as a Research Impact Officer and help bring to life groundbreaking work across our Heritage & Creativity (H&C) and Prosperity & Resilience (P&R) research themes. You’ll play a key role in shaping how our research informs public engagement, policy development, social inclusion, economic progress, and cultural enrichment.

About Our Research Themes

Heritage & Creativity (H&C)

Our H&C theme explores how history, the arts, and humanities shape society today. With a focus on global issues such as migration, disability, heritage, and diversity, this theme champions innovative collaborations through museums, archives, digital media, and creative industries. Our research sparks public dialogue and supports inclusive, culturally enriched communities.

Prosperity & Resilience (P&R)

P&R asks vital questions: What drives human prosperity? How do we build resilience to economic, environmental, or political shocks? This theme fosters cross-sector partnerships and practical responses to today’s most urgent social challenges.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As Research Impact Officer, you’ll:

  • Collaborate with researchers and external partners to enhance Public Engagement with Research (PER).
  • Support the development of impactful projects in both H&C and P&R themes.
  • Contribute significantly to the delivery of the University’s REF (Research Excellence Framework) impact strategy.
  • Coordinate and evaluate PER across REF Units of Assessment:
  • H&C: Units 15, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33
  • P&R: Units 18, 19, 22, 23
  • Assist in the development of REF Impact Case Studies.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who bring:

  • A strong understanding of impact pathways and how to achieve them in academic contexts.
  • Experience in Public Engagement with Research (PER) and its practical implementation.
  • The ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across academic and professional services.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with sectors related to Heritage & Creativity.

Sponsorship and Skilled Worker Route Eligibility

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, depending on the applicable SOC code. Interested applicants are encouraged to review Skilled Worker visa requirements on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Please ensure you meet the points-based immigration criteria before applying.

Meet Your Contacts

For informal enquiries:

Amanda Lazar
Impact Development Manager, H&C
a.k.lazar@reading.ac.uk

Lisa Lazareck-Asunta
Head of Impact
l.j.lazareck-asunta@reading.ac.uk

Why Work With Us?

Inclusive Environment: We support diversity through the Athena SWAN Charter, Race Equality Charter, and champion LGBT+ inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer: Level 2 status

Flexible Opportunities: We welcome applications for part-time, job-share, and flexible working arrangements.

Ready to shape research that changes lives? Apply today and be part of a forward-thinking, impactful university community.

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