Head of Research Excellence and Support

3 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom University of Northampton Full time

This role will be primarily focused on leading the University of Northampton’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions and managing the Research Support Team to develop and deliver support that enables researchers to reach their full potential. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that comprehensive support is in place for all aspects of research support, including training and development programs, management of the University’s REF submission, and funding support. This includes line management of the Research Support team, management of the University’s research management system, institutional repositories, research data management, scholarly communications, copyright, funding, metrics, impact, and open research.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a way that best supports the University of Northampton and its staff and students, while also considering their own individual needs. We recognize that this may vary between different areas of the university and from one person to another.

All applicants must have experience and an excellent working knowledge of current REF requirements and supporting research in a higher education setting. They should be up-to-date on recent trends, policies, and developments in research support and research repository systems. The postholder should also be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of research impact and knowledge of open research.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with information technology, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience of delivering teaching and/or training activities, including online and blended learning. The post will require the ability to research, analyze, summarize, and clearly present complex numerical data and information for a range of audiences.

The successful candidate will join the Directorate of Research and Knowledge Exchange, which comprises the Research Support team, the Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise team, the Graduate School, and two research institutes. We have recently invested in both the Research Support team and the Knowledge Exchange team in line with the University's strategy to grow these areas.

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our commitment to equality and inclusion is demonstrated through our work on mental health support, disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support. We also have a standalone pledge and involve students in recruitment, integrate forums for equality data analysis, and support networks for protected characteristics.

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