Head of The Research Support and Administration
4 weeks ago
Head of Research Support and Administration
Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,841 per annum
Permanent
Saïd Business School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Research Support and Administration. As the Head of Research Administration and Support, you will play a crucial role in providing world-class academic research support services to our esteemed faculty members and research staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at fostering outstanding research and impactful results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Research Office, which includes managing a team of research support professionals and ensuring the delivery of high-quality research support services.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Dean for Faculty and Research and other academic leaders to enhance research support services within the School, benchmarking best practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Provide advisory support to the Deputy Dean for Faculty and Research on strategic, policy, and governance matters related to research activities.
- Manage complex research contract negotiations and contribute to the development of innovative funding models in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Essential selection criteria:
- A graduate with extensive and recent experience in research administration within a higher education setting.
- In-depth understanding of the higher education research funding landscape and the challenges faced by institutions and researchers.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting fixed and tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and the capacity to assess risk, including financial and reputational considerations, while demonstrating sound judgment in escalating critical matters.
- Previous experience in managing a small team.
**What We Offer**
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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