Job Description

Department: Research Office


Location: York


Salary: 29,959 to 33,482 per annum


Contract Duration: 3 Years


Closing Date: Friday 27 June 2025 at midnight


Interview Date: Monday 14 July 2025


Reference: 097-25

Full time fixed term

Location: York

Salary: 29,959 to 33,482 per annum

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the recent addition of our new London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.


Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.


The Research Office offers central professional support to all academic staff and postgraduate researchers in the university. You will be working in a small friendly team of research officers and academic staff.

The Role

The post holder will support the University's submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 which is the assessment of the quality of research in the UK. The role will focus in particular on impact case study (ICS) development, where we demonstrate how our research benefits society.


The Research Officer will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of ICS, working closely with researchers to compile evidence to support the ICS, assist with drafting the ICS statements and be an authoritative source of support on the guidance for Engagement and Impact.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have a passion for research and in particular supporting our staff with excellent customer service. Prior knowledge of the REF would be beneficial but not essential.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson, Head of the Research Office at (e.goodwinandersson@yorksj.ac.uk)


Interviews may take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further guidance will be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.


This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).


We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.


If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)


Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants) Pension scheme Health Cash Plan after six months service Employee Assistance Programme Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software Relocation expenses package for certain roles Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.


Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees


Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.


Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.

Closing Date -

Friday 27 June 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date -

Monday 14 July 2025