Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer

Full-time: 32.5 hours per week Salary range: £31,124 to £35,591 per annum inclusive of London Allowance Contract type: Permanent Hybrid work: Available with at least 3 days in the Academy Start date: January 2025 The Royal Academy of Music is a creative and vibrant workplace with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 60 countries. Many of the world’s leading musicians and performers have studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in disciplines including Classical Performance, Composition, Opera, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. The Academy has a vibrant research culture with particular strengths in performance research, composition and musicology. As part of the latest iteration of its Strategic Plan, the Academy is developing its research environment and infrastructure in support of its research activities and profile. The Academy has deep and widespread connections with the music industries, broadcasters and specialist educational providers, with a long record of extra-HE partnerships that fall within the definition of knowledge exchange.

We seek a Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer to work with managers and relevant academic staff to contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of the Academy’s research environment and range of knowledge exchange activities. You will organise, maintain and develop content for the research pages on the Academy’s website and will promote Academy research more widely. You will be responsible for publicising research opportunities (including external funding rounds) within the Academy’s research community. Working with the Research Manager, you will contribute to the preparation of research grant applications and data gathering related to research publications, research funding, public engagement and research impact. Working with the Deputy Principal, you will work to enhance the Academy’s KE profile. You will need previous experience as an administrator in Higher Education with knowledge of research landscape in relation to performing arts along with ability to generate, organise and edit website content. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to relate effectively with staff and students from a wide range of backgrounds, be an energetic and a committed individual with the clarity of purpose to coordinate the contributions of many stakeholders, and the curiosity to develop your experience, skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the post. More information and an online application are available on our website via the button below. Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on Friday 8 November 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Wednesday 20 November 2024. The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK.

Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa. Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students. The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.