Impact Funding Officer (111010-1125)

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lesley Chikoore (Research Impact Manager) at lesley.chikoore@warwick.ac.uk.

The University of Warwick is seeking to appoint an Impact Funding Officer to support the management of the University’s portfolio of research impact funds.

This essential new role will form part of a newly-expanded Research Impact team situated in Research & Impact Services, the University’s central Research Office.

Reporting to the Research Impact Managers, the postholder will support researchers to enhance the impact of their research findings and expertise through the end-to-end management of funds that help to develop new and existing relationships with non-academic stakeholders and accelerate the development and uptake of research findings.

Immigration

• For immigration purposes, the Cascot code for this role is 3549.

We are looking for candidates with sound financial acumen, excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail. A good understanding of HE research support infrastructure and/or research impact in its widest context would be advantageous.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The Department of Research & Impact Services supports the delivery of internationally leading research & impact at the University of Warwick. This encompasses support for research strategy; research development; research grants & contracts; research ethics & governance; research culture, research impact; trusted research, the Research Excellence Framework (REF); research systems & data; statutory returns; programme management of institutional funds to support research & impact; research income planning,; and responsibility for the co-ordination of institutional programmes & partnerships such as the Interdisciplinary Research Spotlights, The Alan Turing Institute (ATI), City of Culture (CoC), and Eutopia. R&IS also delivers the secretariat function for nine formal University committees.

Candidates are asked to note that, Research & Impact Services has adopted hybrid working and candidates should therefore expect to be located on campus a minimum of three set days a week.

For further information about Research & Impact Services, please visit our website.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 7th December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time) *

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.
• The name(s), job title, organisation and email contact detail(s) of employee referees to cover the past 3 years, one of your referees should be your current or most recent manager. **

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date: Thursday 18th December 2025
• Start Date: To be confirmed

* Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

** Your referees will not be contacted without your permission. The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to references. 

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.