Research, Impact and Innovation Officer

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive and driven individual to contribute to the development and achievement of LAMDA’s KE (Knowledge Exchange) objectives as outlined in the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) plan.

Reporting to the Head of innovation, the post holder will help to develop and administer projects across LAMDA’s Research & Innovation programme, support the academic staff and exams department, and work with external partners to further the school’s research, impact, knowledge exchange and external engagement activities with industry and higher education partners.  Additionally, you will support data collection across the school for impact reports and requirements and focus on the development of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) portfolio.  This role will play a pivotal role in supporting with the preparations for LAMDA’s first return to REF 2029.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.  Furthermore, you will have a good understanding of how to approach market research and skills audits whilst having had experience in event creation, planning and delivery.

Hours: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday (9.15am - 5.30pm) plus evening and weekend work as and when necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 13 October 2024.

Interviews will be held on w/c 21 October 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

Registered Charity No: 312821.