Working across Colleges and professional services teams, you will support the effective management of REF-related processes, ensuring that information, documentation and datasets are accurate and well maintained.

The role involves coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders, maintaining REF systems and records, and supporting the preparation of materials required for submission.

Through effective coordination, attention to detail and strong stakeholder engagement, you will help ensure that the University’s REF preparations are organised, compliant and delivered in line with institutional and national requirements.

About you:

You will have experience of coordinating complex research administration and/or research support processes, have excellent data handling, analysis and presentation skills, and are able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of REF policy, requirements and processes are essential to this role, as well as a high level of organisational and project management skills.

For informal enquiries or further information, please contact Dr. Laurence Gardiner, Head of Research Impact and Culture - (lgardiner@lincoln.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Working with senior leaders, academics and professional services colleagues, you will ensure the University delivers a strong, compliant and well-coordinated submission by leading on development, implementation of institutional plans, systems and governance structures to support REF activity.

The role holds responsibility for ensuring that institutional processes are aligned with REF2029 requirements, with significant implications for institutional reputation, research performance and continuation of Quality-Related (QR) research funding. You will oversee the development and coordination of all elements of the REF submission including Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (CKU), Engagement and Impact (E&I), Open Access and Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE).

About you

You will hold significant knowledge and understanding of REF strategy and policy, with experience of leading complex institutional research assessment processes.

You will hold strong organisational and project management skills, are able to analyse and present complex data, and can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. You are able to lead, influence and work effectively as part of a team, and are able to develop effective working relationships and networks with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

For informal enquiries or further information, please contact Dr. Laurence Gardiner, Head of Research Impact and Culture - (lgardiner@lincoln.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £58,225 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.