Research Policy Engagement Officer

University of Plymouth - Research Strategy and Operations

Location:	Devon, Plymouth, Hybrid
Salary:	£35,608 to £38,784 Grade 6, pro rata per annum
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	20th March 2026
Closes:	13th April 2026
Job Ref:	B1153

Are you a skilled research or policy professional, keen to support excellence in engagement and impact from research?

About the role

You will work closely with the Senior Research Environment, Culture and Impact Manager to undertake research, analysis and provide co-ordination and administration activities, with particular focus on the policy engagement of Plymouth’s research. You will provide support by arranging external speakers, workshops, and coaching sessions, maintaining and enhancing in-house toolkits and online materials, and supporting the allocation of internal funding schemes.

You will:

• Proactively identifying external opportunities
• Horizon scanning, campaign planning and content scheduling
• Copyediting
• Deliver a programme of key events
• Work with researchers to support their policy engagement priorities.

The portfolio of projects this post will support will be in response to the needs of the University or driven by external requirements, and may include ensuring compliance with funder regulations, and contributing to the next Research Excellence Framework submission.

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week (as part of a job-share) on a fixed-term basis for two years due to Business Demand.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Louise Rutt; by email at louise.rutt@plymouth.ac.uk

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

This is an exciting role working on one of our five strands within the Research Environment, Culture and Impact Team.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Monday 13 April 2026

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 25^* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays^* & Closure Days^*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

^*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.