Swansea University
About Swansea University
Swansea University, established in 1920, is a research-driven institution committed to making a lasting impact. The University fosters a community focused on exploration and innovation, offering an exceptional blend of high-quality teaching and research, alongside an outstanding quality of life.
Situated on picturesque waterfront campuses and enriched by a multicultural community, Swansea University attracts talent from across the globe. Colleagues benefit from competitive rewards, supportive working arrangements, and opportunities for meaningful careers coupled with an excellent work-life balance.
About the Role
This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until March 2026.
UK Secure Research Platform (UKSeRP) delivers Trusted Research Environments (TREs) to over 28 tenants worldwide. These secure environments allow researchers to access sensitive health, social, and administrative datasets for impactful studies.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Impact Officer to lead efforts in tracking, enhancing, and demonstrating the influence of TREs and their associated research projects. This pivotal role focuses on showcasing the value of secure research platforms in driving real-world outcomes. The Impact Officer will collaborate with various TREs, projects, and stakeholders to document and articulate the contributions of secure environments.
Additionally, they will work closely with researchers to identify, develop, and communicate potential pathways of impact, both at the individual project level and across broader strategic initiatives.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Swansea University is passionate about advancing equality and diversity in all aspects of its activities. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics, including but not limited to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As a welcoming and inclusive workplace, we value individuals based on their skills and expertise, regardless of their background. Furthermore, applications submitted in Welsh are warmly welcomed and treated equally to those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The required Welsh language proficiency for this role is Level 1 – Basic. Candidates should be able to pronounce Welsh words, greet callers in Welsh (e.g., “good morning/afternoon”), and use simple everyday phrases (e.g., “thank you” or “please”). Level 1 proficiency can be achieved through a brief one-hour course.
As a proudly bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy reflects our commitment to promoting the language and supporting its integration as a valuable workplace skill and gateway to cultural enrichment. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be disadvantaged compared to English submissions. Welsh speakers have the right to request interviews be conducted in Welsh, and roles requiring Welsh language skills will expect applications and interviews in Welsh.
Additional Information
Interested candidates can apply for this role by submitting their CV along with a cover letter
To apply for this job please visit www.swansea.ac.uk.