Working with the Research Manager and Vice Dean for Research & Impact, the role holder will facilitate and support the department's strategic aim of research engagement with practitioner partners, specifically:

increasing research impact literacy and skills within CJBS through advice, planning and training
managing impact case study scoping and narrative development for REF assessments
supporting faculty in the development of teaching case studies, and facilitating their submission to The Case Centre
identifying and facilitating new and ongoing research engagement opportunities with the Cambridge ecosystem and organisations in the business, public and third sector
facilitating applications for research funding for projects with an impact element
working with faculty to support and develop articles on impact, practitioner engagement and knowledge exchange, and advising faculty on the incorporation of these activities into their research projects
liaising with colleagues in Judge Business School Executive Education Ltd (JBSEEL) to facilitate opportunities for research engagement with their clients
Main responsibilities

Prepare REF impact case studies, including scoping for potential case studies, sourcing and archiving an audit trail of supporting evidence, advising on material to strengthen case studies in development, proof-reading and cross-checking case study drafts
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Develop and communicate guidance on good practice in knowledge transfer, including devising and running internal training events and representing the department in external networks. Facilitate practitioner-focused interactions such as workshops, nominations for impact or public engagement awards, and internal researcher impact training/seminars
Facilitate submission of case studies to The Case Centre and Sage, including editing and branding of case studies prior to submission, reviewing contractual arrangements, co-ordinating the work of external case writers, and facilitating faculty workshops on case writing
Work closely with the departmental external relations team, CUDAR, University Strategic Partnerships Office, University Knowledge Transfer Facilitators and Strategic Research Initiatives to develop and secure research collaboration partnerships
Work closely with the Senior Grants Facilitator to advise on the impact content of external and internal grant funding bids
Liaise with JBSEEL staff to identify corporate clients with a potential interest in partnering in research projects, build relationships with these potential partners and secure collaboration and/or funding agreements. Identify those with REF-relevant quantifiable impact
Meet with faculty to monitor progress of corporate projects, case studies , recording updates in the appropriate databases and reporting regularly to the Vice Dean of Research & Impact. Assist in the development of articles on impact, practitioner engagement and knowledge exchange, and advise on the incorporation of these activities into research projects
Liaise with the departmental external relations team on text and video material relating to impact and engagement for dissemination through the web site
This is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week (60% of the full time equivalent.)

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For an informal discussion, please contact Tamsin Varney [email protected]

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