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

Main responsibilities ¿ Prepare REF impact case studies, including scoping for potential case studies, sourcing and archiving an audit trail of supporting evidence, advising on material to strengthen case studies in development, proof-reading and cross-checking case study drafts. ¿ Develop and communicate guidance on good practice in knowledge transfer, including devising and running internal training events and representing the department in external networks. Facilitate practitioner-focused interactions such as workshops, nominations for impact or public engagement awards, and internal researcher impact training/seminars. ¿ Facilitate submission of case studies to The Case Centre and Sage, including editing and branding of case studies prior to submission, reviewing contractual arrangements, co-ordinating the work of external case writers, and facilitating faculty workshops on case writing. ¿ Work closely with the departmental external relations team, CUDAR, University Strategic Partnerships Office, University Knowledge Transfer Facilitators and Strategic Research Initiatives to develop and secure research collaboration partnerships. ¿ Work closely with the Senior Grants Facilitator to advise on the impact content of external and internal grant funding bids. ¿ Liaise with JBSEEL staff to identify corporate clients with a potential interest in partnering in research projects, build relationships with these potential partners and secure collaboration and/or funding agreements. Identify those with REF-relevant quantifiable impact. ¿ Meet with faculty to monitor progress of corporate projects, case studies , recording updates in the appropriate databases and reporting regularly to the Vice Dean of Research & Impact. Assist in the development of articles on impact, practitioner engagement and knowledge exchange, and advise on the incorporation of these activities into research projects. ¿ Liaise with the departmental external relations team on text and video material relating to impact and engagement for dissemination through the web site.

This is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week (60% of the full time equivalent.)

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For an informal discussion, please contact Tamsin Varney [email protected]

Please quote reference NS42901 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Judge Business School, Central Cambridge

£33,966-£44,263 pro rata

NS42901

Academic-related

10 September 2024

4 October 2024