Research Excellence Framework (REF) Programme Manager
Posted 17 Jul by a verified UK sponsor-licence holder
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Job description
Visa sponsorship available — skilled worker visa eligible. JobVault confidence: MEDIUM. Research Excellence Framework (REF) Programme Manager Research England Salary: £ 58,589 per annum. Fixed term until March 2030. Full -time or part-time. Closing Date: 2nd August 2026 Location: Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR (hybrid working available) Are you looking for a new challenge? An opportunity to work on a major, high-profile, project in a close-knit team and a fast-paced environment? Do you want to use your knowledge and skills in an agile way acro…
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About this Research Excellence Framework (REF) Programme Manager role in Bristol
Research Excellence Framework (REF) Programme Manager is a high-confidence Skilled Worker sponsorship listing from a verified UK sponsor-licence holder, based in Bristol, South West England, advertised at £48,593 - £48,593. The role was posted on 17 Jul 2026. It sits in the UK Care and Health sector, where most roles route through the Health and Care Worker visa at £23,200 per year or above. The employer's sponsor-signal score is 100/100.
Health and Care Worker visa eligibility
- Visa route
- Health and Care Worker visa
- SOC 2020 code
- Varies by role specifics
- Minimum salary
- £23,200 / year
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Salary — £48,593 - £48,593
This Research Excellence Framework (REF) Programme Manager role is advertised at £48,593 - £48,593 — approximately £48,593 per year on an annualised basis. That puts it at or above the Health and Care Worker visa floor of £23,200 per year.
About the employer
Sponsor signal: Strong Sponsor Signal
The hiring organisation is a verified UK sponsor-licence holder, located in Bristol, South West England. GradSponsor's sponsor-signal score for this employer is 100/100, derived from the UK Home Office sponsor register match, licence rating (where available), and historical sponsorship signals. Subscribe to reveal the employer name and apply link.
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