Overview
SPRE Project Manager – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
We require a highly organised individual with strong project management, communication and negotiation skills to join the REF, KEF and Research Impact team within the Research Management & Innovation Directorate as ‘SPRE Project Manager’.
About the role
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the development of all aspects of the Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) element of King’s submission to the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF): the Institution Level Statement (ILS) at university level and the Unit Level Statements (ULS) for each of the 26 REF Units of Assessment (UoAs) to which King’s submits. They will liaise with academic and Professional Services staff across King’s faculties – including UoA Leads, Research Culture teams and research support staff – to manage the coordination and drafting of the Unit Level Statements, ensuring synergy between these and the ILS. They will support the identification and gathering of data to feed into the quantitative elements of the submission, and will be the central contact point for advice and guidance on the SPRE element of REF.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2029.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of attendance on campus a minimum of five days a month, and additional days according to business need.
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