Research Planning Manager

Job title:

Research Planning Manager

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

For informal enquiries, please contact Sam Cole (Assistant Director of R&IS, (Head of Research & KE Futures)) at s.cole@warwick.ac.uk.This is an exciting opportunity to support and enhance research at a leading research-intensive university. You will work closely with both academics, senior leadership and experts in the professional services to deliver an excellent outcome for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029; and you will provide expert practitioner support to the short-, medium-, and long-term planning of research excellence to support the University in striving to undertake world-leading research with global impacts.The Research Planning Manager will have a lead role in the operational management of the University’s annual research planning, and for the development, implementation, and management of aspects of the University’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission including data handling and analysis. The postholder will also work closely with R&IS Research Impact, and the RSDMs, on aspects of research planning and REF. The RPM will also provide policy advice and guidance on the intricacies of the assessment framework to academic colleagues and professional services staff, and be a central point of information for queries from academic and administrative staff. The holder will also maintain the project plan and ensure that objectives are communicated well, and milestones are met.About YouThe role will appeal to those who are passionate about supporting research and thrive in fast-moving environment that requires a problem-solving approach. The postholder will have experience in a research planning or REF context and be someone that has expertise in the interpretation and communication of complex policy. The person will also need expertise in utilising systems, processes and be comfortable handling data to deliver the University’s objectives in relation to research excellence. They will be an excellent communicator, able to build professional relationships and establish credibility with key stakeholders. They will also be well organised and enjoy ensuring a project meets its objectives on time.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentThe department of Research & Impact Services supports the delivery of internationally leading research & impact at the University of Warwick. This encompasses support for research strategy; research development; research grants & contracts; research ethics & governance; research culture, research impact; export control, the Research Excellence Framework (REF); research systems & data; statutory returns; programme management of institutional funds to support research & impact, research income planning, & responsibility for the co-ordination of institutional programmes & partnerships such as the Global Research Priorities (GRPs), The Alan Turing Institute (ATI), City of Culture (CoC), Eutopia, Research Theme & the Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD). R&IS also delivers the secretariat function for nine formal University committees.Candidates are asked to note that, Research & Impact Services has adopted hybrid working and candidates should therefore expect to be located on campus a minimum of three set days a week.For further information about Research & Impact Services, please visit ourAbout the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Thursday 17 October 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.

• Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
• Please ensure your CV includes name(s), job title, organisation and email contact detail(s) of employee referees to cover the past 3 years, one of your referees should be your current or most recent manager. Your referees will not be contacted without your permission. The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to references.
• Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).

Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: TBCPlease note that candidates may be asked to prepare a presentation, however, this will be confirmed nearer the time.Start Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£46485 – 55295 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:08:33 GMT

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