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Ref Support Manager

United Kingdom, London 39822.00 - 50379.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a REF Support Manager to provide high quality, professional and proactive management of Birkbeck's submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029. As REF Support Manager, you will proactively lead engagement on REF, working in partnership with stakeholders from across the university to coordinate activity of the REF submission, and you'll be the main point of contact for academic staff, ensuring the best possible support across Birkbeck. REF is a national exercise that assesses the quality of research in UK universities, and allocates £11.5 million funding per annum to Birkbeck based on its results.

Job Responsibility

  • provide comprehensive administrative and technical support for the REF submission
  • managing and leading research excellence and REF activities
  • planning, coordination and delivery of the university's REF submission following the institutional timetable
  • support development and operation of internal REF review processes and the implementation of institutional systems and processes for the collection, validation and management of REF data
  • coordinate the work of academic and professional services colleagues involved in REF
  • organise and coordinate REF-related meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions
  • collating, analysing and managing information on research outputs and SPRE to support strategic decision-making
  • lead the preparation of internal reports and analyses on research performance and REF readiness, and prepare other papers and updates for meetings
  • lead discrete projects related to REF, under the direction of the Director of Research & REF Manager
  • maintain awareness of developments in the REF Programme and approach, attending webinars etc as required

Requirements

  • solid understanding of the research process and the REF
  • proven track record in research management
  • strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • educated to degree level or have equivalent experience

What we offer

  • competitive salary and pension scheme
  • 31 days paid leave
  • flexible, hybrid working arrangements
  • generous benefits in the HE sector
  • located in the heart of Bloomsbury
  • Euston
  • London
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