This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.
Internal Applicants Only - Impact Officer
The Research Service is seeking to appoint an Impact Officer to work with academic colleagues across our Schools and Colleges to explore and develop the impact of research at Cardiff University, with a particular focus on disciplines in our College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
The post holder will work with academic colleagues to develop the impact of their research undertaken at Cardiff University, including early-stage impact activities, Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)-funded activities, and activities that may lead to impact case studies for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Working closely with the Impact Projects Manager and other translational research colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for raising awareness of impact opportunities, delivering a programme of training, mobilising funding, and supporting academic staff to deliver high quality impact activities based on their research.
The post holder will be required to demonstrate strong communication and networking skills, proactivity and use of initiative and excellent event delivery abilities.
This post is full-time and fixed term to 31 July 2027.
Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).
Closing date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, BAME or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.