"Research Excellence Framework (REF) Manager"

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in driving forward the university’s ambitions in research excellence and knowledge exchange (KE).

As the Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager, you will lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality research and KE activities across the institution. Working closely with senior leaders and academic colleagues, you will establish effective governance frameworks, oversee REF preparation and submission, and develop strategies that enhance the university’s research and KE performance.

The role also involves managing complex contracts, analysing research data and performance metrics, and supporting the development of external partnerships with industry, funding bodies and other universities, ensuring a coherent and impactful approach to research excellence and knowledge exchange.

You will join an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professionalism.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive and strategic professional with a strong understanding of the higher education research and knowledge exchange landscape. With experience in managing research governance, grant applications, or contracts, you’ll bring excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Previous applicants need not apply.

Further details: Job Description

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

At Ravensbourne, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We offer interviews to those who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. In situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we will prioritise interviewing those disabled applicants who most closely align with the minimum requirements.