Senior Research Strategy and Performance Manager (fixed term) at University of Nottingham

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply

Applications are invited for the above post based in the School of Medicine’s Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Services Team at the Medical School, Queen’s Medical Centre.   

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team supporting excellence in research and knowledge exchange for the School of Medicine. In a Maternity Cover role, you will continue some of the activities of the role holder whilst taking on a standalone project relating to Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2028 preparedness.   

Applicants must be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field and/or have significant hands-on experience in a research strategy or related role. Ideal candidates will have experience of the development of research strategy and some knowledge of research assessment exercises. Previous experience of REF, provision of research support, and an understanding of best practice for research culture is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills and experience of engaging, influencing, communicating and negotiating with diverse stakeholders. 

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. 

The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 1 year (12 months). Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Alison Riding, email alison.riding1@nottingham.ac.uk.. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.