Research Officer – REF Operational Delivery

Research Officer – REF Operational Delivery

Department: Research Office

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 03 June 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Reference: 065-26

2 × Full time, permanent

The Role

The post holder will support the University’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029. They will manage administrative preparations for REF and advise on guidance. Responsibilities include compiling the submission, collecting data for all sections, drafting environment statements, and providing authoritative support on REF guidance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Passion for research and excellent customer service to staff.
• Prior knowledge of REF is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave for staff with disclosed disability or disabled dependants
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials and online resources to develop digital skills and software use
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable)

We welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds and offer flexible working arrangements. Right to work in the UK must be proven via the appropriate route.

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