Executive Director of Research Services
3 weeks ago
As a key member of the University of Glasgow's senior leadership team, the Executive Director of Research Services will play a critical role in shaping the University's research strategy and policies. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of professionals in delivering high-quality research services and advice to support the University's researchers and colleagues working in research support roles.
Main Duties & Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Research Services Directorate, ensuring it offers high-quality services and advice that support the University's researchers and colleagues working in research support roles.
- Develop and implement new policies and processes to ensure the University maintains its position as a leading national and international university.
- Lead the development and implementation of new services and initiatives to support the University's research strategy and policies.
- Work closely with the Vice Principal for Research & Knowledge Exchange and other senior leaders to ensure the University's research strategy and policies are aligned with its overall objectives.
- Engage with the global higher education sector and maintain current understanding of issues affecting research nationally and internationally to gather intelligence, influence outcomes, and inform institutional decision-making.
- Effectively manage the Research Services budget to maximise the performance of the Directorate while delivering a balanced budget annually.
- Work closely with the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Engagement; the Economic Development; and Planning, Insight & Analytics Directorates; and Research Support Office, to ensure that the University's approach across these areas is closely aligned.
- Participate as a senior member of the relevant University research-related committees, including the Research Planning & Strategy Committee, Deans of Research, Lab for Academic Culture, Research Integrity Council, REF Project board, Trusted Research Advisory group, and be the sponsor of the University Research Professional Staff network.
- Work closely with the leadership of Glasgow Changing Futures, the Centre for Data Science & AI, and the Centre for Sustainable Solutions, to ensure effective operation of these University-wide initiatives.
- Ensure effective support for the academic roles reporting to the Vice Principal for Research & Knowledge Exchange.
- Be an active member of the University Research Professional Leadership Group, working together to ensure College and University Services are aligned in their research services and offerings.
The Professional Services Group is led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and University Secretary and the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (who is also the Vice Principal for Economic Development & Innovation). As a key member of this group, you will play a critical role in shaping, delivering, and contributing to service excellence to meet the overall objectives of the University.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceEssential:
- A PhD or equivalent experience.
- Executive-level knowledge and understanding of the higher education sector, the national and international research policy framework, and legislation relevant to research and postgraduate research.
Desirable:
- Significant senior leadership experience within the higher education sector, with a demonstrable track record of successfully meeting ambitious organisational objectives.
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering successful outcomes at an institutional level, through developing and challenging teams to succeed.
- Significant experience of sector-level engagement at national and international levels, with evidence of leveraging contacts and intelligence to further the interests of the organisation.
- Proven ability to deliver outcomes in an environment where authority is derived from influence and persuasion and where ambiguity is common.
- Ability and willingness to contribute to strategic decisions and to translate policies and strategy into practical application, including budgeting, risk assessment and management, resolving complex problems, monitoring and reporting on progress.
- Significant experience in managing substantial budgets/resources/funding with a strong understanding of financial management procedures.
- Track record of initiating and delivering a step change in new and existing services, enabling support for researchers and partners through the use of new tools and technologies.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent) position. As part of Team UofG, you will be a member of a world-changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time staff, pension, benefits, and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.
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