Research Value & Impact Lead

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Research Value & Impact Lead

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About Arup

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry.

Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact.

As a wholly independent organisation, we are owned in trust for the benefit of our employees and their dependants: with no shareholders or external investors we determine our own business priorities and direction.

About Arup University

Arup University sits at the heart of our firm and is dedicated to expanding our knowledge, strengthening our collective capabilities, and accelerating our progress towards a sustainable future.

Established in 2009, Arup University is home to the firm’s strategic foresight capability, applied research and innovation programmes, as well as our communities of experts working to develop our skills and capability to better meet the needs of our clients and drive continuous innovation across the firm.

Arup University works to raise standards across our industry, on issues spanning health and safety, technical advancements, sustainability, and social value.

We believe in a better future for all, and we are committed to achieving it.

Our pursuit of excellence keeps Arup at the forefront of our industry and helps us to challenge the status quo.

Every member of Arup has the freedom to do research, pursue new ideas and harness our collective imagination.

This includes developing specific solutions for our clients, the generation of new knowledge, and the exploration of longer‑term trends and drivers.

Each year, we invest in research in partnership with others to push the boundaries of our industry and to develop solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.

Research drives our culture of innovation and curiosity across regions and markets.

Is this Role Right for You?

In this role, you will be part of Arup’s Research Programme Leadership Team, responsible for increasing the value and impact of Arup’s global research investments.

You will do this by developing and implementing a global research impact strategy that aligns with Arup’s purpose (shaping a better world) and priorities.

You’ll also lead the design of frameworks for assessing, monitoring, and reporting on research impact, guide colleagues in how to evaluate and communicate impact, and facilitate high‑quality impact case studies for a range of audiences internally and externally.

Each year Arup Research Programme invests in approximately 200 research projects engaging close to 200 external collaborators.

You will be working across project teams to drive research value and impact through advice, training, practical tools and by fostering an impact culture.

This position is based in Singapore, Melbourne, or Brisbane, with flexible working arrangements available to support a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a research value and impact strategy aligned with Arup’s purpose and strategic priorities.
  
  
• Capture, assess, and evaluate the collective value and impact of Arup’s research portfolio, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  
  
• Design and embed effective continuous monitoring and evaluation methods across the research portfolio.
  
  
• Lead the creation and dissemination of research value and impact case studies and other communications for internal and external audiences, producing high‑quality written and visual materials that clearly communicate research outcomes and impact.
  
  
• Guide and support researchers to maximise the value and societal impact of their work, from project design to delivery.
  
  
• Collaborate to produce shared resources, training and communications, working closely with learning and marketing and communication teams to ensure a consistent and coherent approach to understanding and amplifying research impact across Arup.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Experience leading the development and delivery of research impact strategies and frameworks in large complex organisations.
  
  
• Extensive experience facilitating and driving research impact and a strong understanding of the spectrum of research impact pathways, including commercialisation.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, training, and practical support to Arup researchers (ideally in an industry setting) to increase value and impact of their research.
  
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships and networks with stakeholders at all levels of seniority across large global organisations.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to communicate research impact in a range of different formats and to different audiences.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience); postgraduate qualification desirable.
  
  

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.

As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy.

Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.

In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family and your individual needs.

Equal Opportunity

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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