Project Officer (Responsible Research Assessment)

Project Officer (Responsible Research Assessment)

University of Reading

Location:	Reading
Salary:	£36,636 per annum, pro-rata. Grade 6
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Job details

Fixed term to 15/01/2027, Part-time 0.5 FTE

Contractual hours: 17.5

Job description

Closing date: 23:59 13th April 2026

Interviews will be held: Thursday 23rd April 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to making our research assessment processes fairer and more transparent and to embed responsible research assessment in our Research Culture.

We are looking for a Project Officer who will support the work of the University’s Responsible Research Assessment Implementation Group, playing a key role in facilitating collaborative work with key stakeholders to implement Responsible Research Assessment principles in University and local processes.

The Project officer will work in the Research Engagement & Innovation Office, within the wider team supporting our efforts in preparations for the REF 2029 submission as well as our efforts on enhancing our Research Culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in research culture and assessment to contribute to how we embed recognising and valuing different contributions to research in our day-to-day research assessment practices.

You will have:

• An understanding of the Higher Education research environment
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks within a project context and work on your own initiative with limited supervision
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex information to varied audiences and stakeholders
• Ability to consult, negotiate, motivate and influence others

Contact Name: Professor Adrian Bell

Contact Job Title: Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Research

Contact Email address: a.r.bell@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Wanda Tejada

Alternative Contact Job Title: REF & Research Planning Manager

Alternative Contact Email address: w.tejada@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.