Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor Research England Salary: £46,743 per annum UKRI Band E Closing date: 14th July 2026 Hours: Full time (Hybrid working available) Contract Type: Fixed-term until June 2030 Location: Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, with the most recent exercise concluding in 2021. It is a peer review assessment process involving submissions from higher education institutions across the UK. The REF is delivered by Research England on behalf of the four UK higher education funding bodies (Scottish Funding Council, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, Department of the Economy Northern Ireland). Research England is a council within UK Research and Innovation. REF is a fast-moving exercise managing a wide range of policy areas, expert panel members that span all rese...