Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor
Posted 28 Jun by a verified UK sponsor-licence holder
Job description
Visa sponsorship available — skilled worker visa eligible. JobVault confidence: MEDIUM. Description Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor Research England Salary: £46,743 per annum. [employer hidden] Band E. Closing date: 14 July 2026 Hours: Full time (0.8 FTE minimum) Contract Type: Two years fixed-term Location: Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR At Research England, we invest in world-class research and knowledge exchange to strengthen England's universities, drive economic growth, and deliver lasting benefits for society. …
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About this Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor role in Bristol
Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor is a high-confidence Skilled Worker sponsorship listing from a verified UK sponsor-licence holder, based in Bristol, South West England, advertised at £46,860 - £46,860. The role was posted on 28 Jun 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 50/100.
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 — £46,860 - £46,860
This Senior Research Excellence Framework (REF) Policy and Engagement Advisor role is advertised at £46,860 - £46,860 — approximately £46,860 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: Possible 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 50/100, 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.