Research Impact Fellow

The opportunity

Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts are looking for a Research Impact Fellow to play a central role in strengthening the Colleges’ research impact culture and supporting the development of high-quality impact for REF 2029 and beyond.

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research environment following the success of Research Excellence Framework 2021, which confirmed UAL’s leading position in Art and Design research.

 

As a Research Impact Fellow, you will work closely with the Associate Dean of Research, as well as colleagues from across the Colleges and the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange teams to support the development, articulation and evidencing of research impact at CCW. You will assist researchers in identifying and assessing the significance of the cultural, social, environmental, economic and policy areas of their work, helping to translate their creative, practice-based and theoretical research into meaningful and evidenced impact for future REF submissions.

 

You will also take responsibility for coordinating and managing impact-related processes, including maintaining accurate and accessible records, databases and tracking systems. A key part of your role will involve embedding best practice in impact planning from the project design stage, as well as improving approaches to impact capture, documentation and communication. You will also provide expert advice on impact pathways, logic models, theories of change and stakeholder engagement, helping to strengthen the Colleges’ overall impact portfolio.

Your profile

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent research qualification and bring a strong understanding of research impact within the UK higher education sector. You will be confident in communicating complex ideas clearly and professionally to a wide range of audiences, including those from diverse and international backgrounds.

 

With excellent organisational, project management and interpersonal skills, you will be able to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively across teams and effectively support colleagues in navigating the complexities of research impact.

Should you have any questions, please contact ccw.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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