Impact Researcher-Sheffield Business School
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,637 to £38,249 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 112547 |
Summary
Sheffield Business school is seeking an Impact Researcher.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in qualitative and quantitative research methods, managing secondary data management including spreadsheet modelling, producing research reports and related activities.
You will be working on diverse impact case projects, whilst supporting broader research initiatives to deliver a strong research culture, which will require a flexible approach and experience in multi-tasking skills. We are particularly interested in applicants from a business background such as logistics, tourism, urban regeneration), though applicants from other disciplines with strong research experience and capabilities are encouraged to apply.
The key purpose of the role of Impact Researcher is to capitalise on the work undertaken for the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) by researching, preparing and demonstrating the impact of our world-class research in preparation for the next REF exercise alongside supporting the development and delivery of improved REF submissions. Focusing on REF Impact Case development, this will include support for outputs and the subsequent impact of these outputs.
Sheffield Business School has approximately 6,000 students and 220 academic staff. It has a long history dating back to the 1950’s, before it was formally branded as the Sheffield Business School in 1986, which has since had significant success. We are a leading applied Business School with a mission to lead transformative change for our students, businesses, and society.
As a member of our community, you will join a diverse group of talented academics who pride themselves in developing inclusive teaching and learning experience and engage in scholarship and knowledge exchange that makes a real societal impact.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in qualitative and quantitative research methods, managing secondary data management including spreadsheet modelling, producing research reports and related activities.
You will be working on diverse impact case projects, whilst supporting broader research initiatives to deliver a strong research culture, which will require a flexible approach and experience in multi-tasking skills. We are particularly interested in applicants from a business background such as logistics, tourism, urban regeneration), though applicants from other disciplines with strong research experience and capabilities are encouraged to apply.
The key purpose of the role of Impact Researcher is to capitalise on the work undertaken for the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) by researching, preparing and demonstrating the impact of our world-class research in preparation for the next REF exercise alongside supporting the development and delivery of improved REF submissions. Focusing on REF Impact Case development, this will include support for outputs and the subsequent impact of these outputs.
Sheffield Business School has approximately 6,000 students and 220 academic staff. It has a long history dating back to the 1950’s, before it was formally branded as the Sheffield Business School in 1986, which has since had significant success. We are a leading applied Business School with a mission to lead transformative change for our students, businesses, and society.
As a member of our community, you will join a diverse group of talented academics who pride themselves in developing inclusive teaching and learning experience and engage in scholarship and knowledge exchange that makes a real societal impact.