Impact and Knowledge Exchange Manager

Social Sciences Faculty office

Are you looking for a role which supports the development of activities that enable research to make a difference to society?

As Impact and Knowledge Exchange Manager, you will lead and support the development of research-led knowledge exchange (KE) opportunities across a portfolio of Schools in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Working as part of a small team, the role will involve supporting academic engagement and collaboration with external partners, contributing to the development of a dynamic culture of KE, and enabling robust evidence gathering to document and demonstrate research impact. Success in the role will result in our academics being able to make a significant expansion to the impact of their research and increase grant capture to fund collaborative research and knowledge exchange.

Specifically, you will:

• lead support for the delivery for specific Schools’ KE and impact activities relating to their research priorities, enabling academics to maximise the KE and impact potential of their research;

• identify and maximise external funding and University-wide opportunities for Social Science-led KE and impact;
• co-ordinate and contribute to training and skills development in KE and impact
   opportunities to support KE across all career stages;
• work to raise the profile of social sciences KE and impact activities;
• support academic use of University systems to record KE and impact activity 

You will need proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships, as well as excellent organisational skills and a high level of self-motivation.

Our success is delivered by our people. We believe that a diverse and supportive environment, bringing different perspectives to our work and allowing people to thrive, is the best platform for cutting-edge research and excellent teaching and operational support. We are seeking individuals from the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds, and we will appoint not just based on past achievements, but also on your potential for the future.

Social Sciences at Nottingham have a long history dating back to 1798 and, for more than 200 years, we have been working to understand the societal issues and solve global problems. Today, the Faculty of Social Sciences is one of the largest, most diverse, and well respected in Europe with over 10,000 students and 800 staff across seven Schools. We combine excellence and innovation in teaching and wide ranging and impactful research.  From ending modern slavery to shaping the UK’s post-Brexit trade policy and levelling up, from supporting small businesses to grow to training the teachers that will inspire the next generation – together our staff and students are changing the world.  

This role is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. The University of Nottingham supports hybrid working with arrangements agreed locally.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paula Gurteen, email PAULA.GURTEEN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.