Research Excellence Framework (REF) Officer

We are looking for a

highly organised and collaborative individual to join us as a Research Excellence Framework (REF) Officer and play an important role in the University’s preparations for REF 2029. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s system for assessing the quality and impact of research in higher education. As REF Officer, you will provide specialist administrative support for Oxford’s Main Panel A submission, working across departments in the Medical Sciences Division and one department in the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. Working closely with academic and administrative colleagues across the University, you will contribute directly to the accuracy, completeness and quality of the submission. This fixed-term role, until May 2029, offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of research assessment and gain broad insight into how research is supported, evaluated and communicated at Oxford. Key Responsibilities Include: • Coordinate REF-related processes across departments such as output review exercises, ensuring that information is collected, checked and reported accurately and on time, and helping to develop practical solutions that meet both departmental needs and University requirements. • Collate, check and present staff, publication and other REF data from multiple sources, supporting decisions on eligibility and the review and selection of research outputs. • Support the development of narrative elements of the submission, including REF statements and impact case study information, and prepare clear briefings, papers and other materials for academic and administrative colleagues. • Develop specialist knowledge of REF guidance and criteria, providing advice and support to colleagues at all levels, identifying risks, and sharing best practice and process improvements across the Division and University. Skills and Qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience of administration and/or service delivery within higher education or a similar organisation. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, use initiative, manage competing priorities and meet multiple deadlines in a busy environment. • Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills, including the ability to manipulate, check and present complex data using spreadsheets and to draft clear, accurate written material. What We Offer: As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • Generous Annual Leave • An excellent contributory pension scheme • Employee Assistant Programme • Family Leave schemes • Cycle and electric car loan schemes • Childcare services • Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans More information is available at