Delivery Officer (REF 2029) - #1749878

Research England

Salary: £29,923 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term until January 2030 (Towards the end of the assignment candidates will move into the UKRI Redeployment Pool and be supported in finding suitable alternative work within the organisation)

Location: Westward House, Stoke Gifford, Bristol (Hybrid)

Grade: UKRI Band C

Closing Date: 22 June 25

Proposed Interview Date: w/c 7th July 25

Are you looking for a new challenge? An opportunity to work on a major, high-profile, project in a close-knit team and a fast-paced environment? Do you want to use your knowledge and skills in an agile way across a broad range of focus areas, learning new things and innovating along the way? Do you want to learn about the UKs different funding bodies, and work with some of the most highly respected people across the UKs research community? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

The REF Delivery Team is responsible for all administrative tasks throughout this complex, large-scale project. Key to the success of the REF project is team working, and while all members of the REF Delivery Team will have individual responsibilities, they will need to work together to support the delivery of key tasks during peak periods.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop or consolidate skills and experience relating to managing multiple complex administrative tasks, supporting governance processes and building productive senior relationships, this could be for you.

Person Specification

• Self-starter able to prioritise, manage and organise time well, anticipating peaks and troughs in workload, and to keep up to date with routine jobs
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft software packages (Word, Outlook, Excel) and a willingness to learn new IT packages as required
• Ability to write emails, letters and draft papers clearly, accurately and following in-house style, appropriately tailored to the audience
• Experience of quickly learning the detail of new areas
• A creative, flexible and positive approach to problem solving and the ability to show initiative and manage ambiguity
• Good team worker committed to collaborating to achieving results, willing to assist other members of staff during busy periods, able to identify and respond positively to the needs of colleagues
• A flexible and positive approach to developing, maintaining and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings or external events
• Experience of working with databases and/or spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and ownership consistently taking responsibility for tasks and outcomes, exhibiting commitment to see projects through to completion.
• Interest in developing knowledge of the higher education sector and the REF
• Flexibility to travel to meetings, including sometimes working outside office hours and staying away overnight
  
  

Developing Talent

We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences. We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A List Of Benefits Below

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options
  
  

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

How To Apply

For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.

A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.