Jess Cockell Email & Phone Number

- Leading the Research Services Office at this Small and Specialist Institution. - Managing the the portfolio of work across the broad areas of research and PhD.- Supporting researchers to apply for and manage large grants.- Preparing for research assessment exercises and ensuring compliance with funder and sector body policies (Open Access, REF, Quality.

Working with departments and institutions, I share my knowledge of gender equality assessment, action planning and impact capture. Self-assessment teams often benefit from a critical friend and I provide detailed review of Athena Swan applications and suggestions for evidence-based interventions.

- Providing professional service leadership in the development of the research environment, Research Excellence Framework (REF), research funding and ethics. Ensuring these are managed appropriately and delivered effectively.- Managing and co-ordinating the School’s 2021REF submission.- Contributing to the School’s research strategy and creating.

London, United Kingdom

I provided strategic and operational support to the Athena SWAN Charter, with a particular focus on research institutes. These activities include: delivering training and workshops; moderating and note taking in Athena SWAN panels; developing materials; consulting with, and supporting, research institutes.I developed and created the Athena SWAN application.

University Of Kent

I supported Athena SWAN activities across the University of Kent and organised the Athena SWAN Awareness Days. I also supported and co-ordinated Academic Schools’ activities and applications, obtained data and shared good practice. I created a project planner and "Practical guide to application writing", available to all School Committees on SharePoint..