Research Officer

Research Officer

The Place Closing date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Artform: Dance
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is an exciting time to join The Place and LCDS as Research Officer. Following the approval of our RKE Strategy 2024-29, we are entering a phase of augmenting our knowledge exchange activity with academic colleagues, Public Programmes teams, professional staff, and external partners.

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and support the operations and administration of research and knowledge exchange at The Place. This includes coordinating our PhD programme in partnership with UAL, supporting preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), and helping to develop a vibrant research culture through activities such as our newly established research clusters. The role will also occasionally contribute to Knowledge Exchange, coordinating institutional Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) and Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) activity.

You will coordinate research projects and events, maintain systems and databases to track outputs, impact and funding, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen research and knowledge exchange development. You will also contribute to impact case studies, funding applications, financial monitoring, and the continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures.

Salary & Contract Terms:
Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £34,966 per annum, equating to £27,973 per annum for this part-time role.
Contract: Open-ended, Permanent. Part-time (equivalent to 32 hours per week- inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break)
Closing Date: Wed 26 Aug 2026 - 12:00pm (noon)
We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.
Interview Date: Mon 07 Sep. (subject to change)

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and familiarity with developments in the research funding policy landscape.
- Strong organisational skills & attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, able to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong financial management skills, with experience in processing expenses and budget tracking.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools for managing tasks and databases.
- Degree level education or equivalent experience in HE (Higher Education), research and/or administration, project management, or related fields.
- Demonstrable experience coordinating research activities in higher education and/or the arts.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF)

Job Responsibilities

- Maintain systems and processes that underpin research activity, ensuring effective coordination of schedules, correspondence, and key deadlines.
- Coordinate Research & Knowledge Exchange committees, activity across The Place's research clusters, and activity of artist researchers across The Place's programmes.
- Support our growing PhD programme.
- Understand and stay abreast of key policies and frameworks.
- Support the operational preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- Develop and assist with impact case studies.
- Coordinate financial administration and support funding applications.
- Support the collection and coordination of data, evidence and impact information required for knowledge exchange funding.
- Coordinate internal research funding schemes, administering staff funding requests and project proposals, monitoring project delivery, and reporting outcomes.
- Coordinate research events and activities- conferences, symposia, and research cluster events.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Research Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Research Officer

Job: Research Officer

Organisation: The Place

Postcode: WC1H 9AT

How to Apply

You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied.

For a breakdown of what to expect from our general recruitment process, please see our information page (linked above) titled 'Recruitment Process'.

If you have any further questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Efrosini Protopapa, Director of Research at [email protected] and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate. Please note we are not able to advise on the content of your application.

  • Contact name: Richard Lawrence-Allen, HR Operations Manager
  • Contact email: [email protected]