Posted 18 August, 2026
Research Support Officer - Admin (Impact Engagement Officer) College of Business & Law/ Future of Work & Economy Specific Purpose, Whole-time post
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1245066136
Research Support Officer - Admin (Impact Engagement Officer) College of Business & Law/ Future of Work & Economy Specific Purpose, Whole-time post
24 Months Specific Purpose, Whole-time Post
The postholder will play a leading role in realising the University's ambitious strategic focus on fostering research that has wider impact on economy, society and business. Based in the College of Business & Law and reporting to the College Research Manager, the successful applicant will work closely with the research leadership in Cork University Business School and Future of Work and Economy research centre. The Future of Work and Economy is an interdisciplinary strategic research centre under the UCC Futures Framework. It is focused on the interconnected dynamics of work, enterprise, wellbeing, innovation, organisational practice, and regional economic development. The Future of Work and the Economy research centre brings together expertise across economics, human resources, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, public policy, and workplace wellness to address major challenges associated with the future of work, sustainable economic transformation, regional competitiveness, workforce wellbeing, and inclusive growth.
The role will support the ambitious plans for enhancing research activity in this burgeoning research centre and wider school. This will include the development of engaged and impact-focused practices across the full research impact lifecycle, from planning and delivery through to evidencing, evaluation, and reporting. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the postholder will contribute to the development of a coordinated approach to research impact and play a critical role in fostering a culture that values and supports the generation of social, cultural, economic, environmental, and policy impacts arising from research at local, regional, national, and international levels. They will have the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of academics to capture, evaluate and communicate research impact, allowing us to better understand and navigate the complexities of how research can impact end users in Business & Management and specifically research related to the Future of Work and Economy. The successful candidate will also enable and facilitate engagement with research and innovation stakeholders to a range of audiences including businesses, policymakers, partners and academic stakeholders. The role will also include providing wider research support to the Future of Work & Economy including supporting PIs and its soon-to-be-established behavioural lab.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Impact Engagement Officer
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Seán Lucey, Research Manager, College of Business & Law; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: Business and Law | University College Cork: https://www.ucc.ie/en/buslaw/
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: Admin V Salary Scale: €52,338 - €64,190, p.a. (Scale B)
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Monday, 14th September 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
Contact Person : Dr. Sean Lucey
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098614
Contact Number :
Close Date : 14-Sep-2026 12:00
24 Months Specific Purpose, Whole-time Post
The postholder will play a leading role in realising the University's ambitious strategic focus on fostering research that has wider impact on economy, society and business. Based in the College of Business & Law and reporting to the College Research Manager, the successful applicant will work closely with the research leadership in Cork University Business School and Future of Work and Economy research centre. The Future of Work and Economy is an interdisciplinary strategic research centre under the UCC Futures Framework. It is focused on the interconnected dynamics of work, enterprise, wellbeing, innovation, organisational practice, and regional economic development. The Future of Work and the Economy research centre brings together expertise across economics, human resources, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, public policy, and workplace wellness to address major challenges associated with the future of work, sustainable economic transformation, regional competitiveness, workforce wellbeing, and inclusive growth.
The role will support the ambitious plans for enhancing research activity in this burgeoning research centre and wider school. This will include the development of engaged and impact-focused practices across the full research impact lifecycle, from planning and delivery through to evidencing, evaluation, and reporting. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the postholder will contribute to the development of a coordinated approach to research impact and play a critical role in fostering a culture that values and supports the generation of social, cultural, economic, environmental, and policy impacts arising from research at local, regional, national, and international levels. They will have the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of academics to capture, evaluate and communicate research impact, allowing us to better understand and navigate the complexities of how research can impact end users in Business & Management and specifically research related to the Future of Work and Economy. The successful candidate will also enable and facilitate engagement with research and innovation stakeholders to a range of audiences including businesses, policymakers, partners and academic stakeholders. The role will also include providing wider research support to the Future of Work & Economy including supporting PIs and its soon-to-be-established behavioural lab.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Impact Engagement Officer
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Seán Lucey, Research Manager, College of Business & Law; Email: [email protected]
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: Business and Law | University College Cork: https://www.ucc.ie/en/buslaw/
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: Admin V Salary Scale: €52,338 - €64,190, p.a. (Scale B)
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Monday, 14th September 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
Contact Person : Dr. Sean Lucey
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098614
Contact Number :
Close Date : 14-Sep-2026 12:00
