Research Impact and Engagement Manager - Hybrid
09 April 2025
Jisc grade: PRS3 (internal use only)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.
About Jisc:
Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors.
About the role:
You will support and identify opportunities focused on raising the visibility and impact of the UK Data Service and its collection. You will also promote the use and impact of the data and resources especially to new audiences such as policymakers, government sectors, charities, the private sector and the media.
Responsibilities will include:
* Support our overall stakeholder engagement activity which will enable us to tell a compelling story of the impact and value of our work.
* Manage relationships with a range of partners, including funders; academic researchers at all levels from early career to professors; organisations in the charity, voluntary and social enterprise sector; and policymakers on behalf of the UK Data Service.
* Assess evidence of the impact of complex research using data from the UK Data Service across a wide range of disciplines, and develop web-based case studies, communication materials and social media strategies/plans.
* Work closely with the UK Data Service user support & training, and communications directorates to ensure a joined-up programme of activities.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience of managing relationships with a range of stakeholders at different levels in one or more of higher education, the charity and voluntary sector and policymakers.
* Proven experience of extended research into understanding a topic and its impact.
* Knowledge of the impact agenda in one or more of these areas:
o Higher education
o The voluntary, charity and social enterprise (VCSE) sector
o National or local government
* Ability to work autonomously to produce high quality outputs to deadlines.
* Ability to understand, identify the impact of, and present complex research in an accessible manner for a range of audiences.
* Ability to write clearly and accurately in a variety of styles and for different audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentational skills.
If you have any of the following:
* Some knowledge of HTML / CSS.
* Video and/or audio editing skills.
* Understanding of web accessibility and usability issues.
Qualifications:
A degree OR relevant experience in an equivalent role. It would be advantageous if you have a higher degree in a relevant subject.
Why work for us?
At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.
We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working.
Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer:
* Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments.
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days.
* Annual Jisc performance award.
* A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and support.
* A generous budget to support you with external learning and continuous professional development.
* Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office.
* Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money.
* The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit.
* Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech – spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology.
* A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membership.
* Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaks.
* Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave.
* Cycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU use.
* Free flu vaccinations.
* Employee recognition awards and travel loans.
* A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
Equity, diversity and inclusion:
At Jisc, we don’t look for ‘sameness’, but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work.
Application process:
We are committed to supporting your success. Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process, in your role, and during your time at Jisc. Your unique skills and experiences are valuable to us, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to thrive.
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