Head of Research Culture
2 days ago
The University of St Andrews is on an ambitious trajectory for its research. Central to this, is the research services support our academics receive to undertake excellent research, impact and innovation. To support this ambition, the University is seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Research Culture. This is a new role at the University of St Andrews and the role-holder will provide professional services leadership in the development all aspects of research culture. As part of which they will need to establish a strategic delivery plan and identify the services required to action it.
The role-holder will employ their advanced understanding of research culture to guide the University and our research community, from academics to technicians to professional services, on the most effective interventions to drive a positive research culture. This will involve excellent collaboration and partnership expertise with effective guidance and coordination skills. Overall they will need to be able to demonstrate experience of combining strategy with practical delivery.
We are looking for an individual with significant experience and understanding of research culture, excellent communication skills and relevant experience preferably in universities.
To find out more about the role, please view the Further Particulars.
**Employees of the University have access to a wide range of**staff benefits** including**:
- Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Financial contribution to relocation
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
**This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.**
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
**Closing Date: 4 June 2025**
**Please quote ref: AD2763SB**
Research and Innovation Services
**Salary**: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
**School/Unit**:Research and Innovation Services
**Posted**:09/05/2025
**Closing date**:04/06/2025
**Closing time**:23:59
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