Head of Researcher Development

1 week ago

Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry University Full time

Mode: Fixed Term, Job Share    

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Doctoral and Researcher College delivers a seamless offer of professional support for researchers and is pivotal in supporting the University achieving our 2030 strategy and advancing our research environment. 

The Head of Researcher Development will lead on the development and delivery of a suite of researcher development interventions across the full range of career stages, from PGR to Research Leaders.

The Role

As Head of Researcher Development, you will lead a team of Researcher Developers to deliver a comprehensive programme of training, development, large-scale events, and a portfolio of institutional investment schemes for our research community. You will play a key role in delivering the University’s ambition to develop and nurture the next generation of researchers, increase our capability and capacity for research, and continue to build an ambitious, supportive, inclusive environment in which researchers can excel.

Working closely with our 18 Research Centres, you will take responsibility for supporting development needs at all career stages and will lead on the design and delivery of a range of researcher development opportunities. You will support the PGR Training Manager and Researcher Developers in delivering high quality training to PGR and Supervisors, whilst leading on the delivery of content to Research Staff.

The role will also contribute to the institutional agenda of research capacity and capability-building, providing strategic, policy and practice-informed insight into innovation in this area, making significant contributions to preparations for the Research Excellence Framework exercise.

This role is a Job Share and can be offered from 0.6 to 0.8 FTE dependant on preference.

Our Successful Candidate

With extensive researcher development experience and excellent understanding of the national and international research policy context, the successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of innovation and programme development that are responsive to emerging trends, policy and practice.

The successful candidate will have ability to influence at all levels and work collaboratively in support of all researchers and professional service staff.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including:

  • Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
  • 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Life Assurance 4 x Salary
  • BUPA Cash Plan
  • 50% off Tuition Fee’s for dependants
  • CU Reward Scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 11th September 2024

£53,732 to £61,318 pro rata

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