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Head of Research Development and Initiatives

3 months ago


Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Hours: Full-time hours considered up to 1FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Closing Date: 3rd July 2024. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview Date: Week of 15th July 2024

Expected Start Date: September 2024 

An exciting opportunity exists to join the University of Sussex in a new leadership role as Head of Research Development and Initiatives. This role will provide leadership to promote and maintain the University’s research development services to academic colleagues and to ensure that appropriate resources are in place to manage institutional research funding allocations.

As the service lead, you will be responsible for developing initiatives to enhance the quality of funding proposals and to ensure that resources are aligned to meet research development demand. You will also be the key relationship manager for external funders and will have responsibility to maintain and develop those relationships alongside academic colleagues.

This is a key role, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic objectives, alongside contributing to the wider work of the Research and Innovation Services Division, working closely with the heads of each area, and as a member of the leadership team. 

If you have experience of leading research bid development activities and knowledge of the research policy context within UK higher education, with highly effective leadership skills and the ability to think strategically and develop excellent service provision then we want to hear from you. 

Please contact Claire Potter, Director of Research and Innovation Services (Claire.Potter@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries. 

For full details and how to apply click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

£54,395 to £64,914 per annum, pro rata if part time