Research & Enterprise Strategy Programme Manager

FTE and Working Pattern: 35 hours weekly, permanent hybrid opportunity

Role Details:

There are two aspects to this role:

• HWU Research and Enterprise Strategy Implementation:

Manage and develop a programme of activity to implement the Excelling in Research and Enterprise theme of Strategy 2025 on behalf of the Deputy Principal (Research and Impact) and Global Director of Research Engagement.

• Strategic Project Management:

Strategically manage the delivery of University level strategic funding on behalf of the Deputy Principal (Research and Impact)

Competencies, Tasks and Responsibilities

1-Research and Enterprise Strategy Implementation Management

This position has an important responsibility in helping the University deliver its ambitious strategic vision (see above). The role-holder will work particularly closely with the Head of PSI, Global Director of Research Engagement, the Deputy Principal (Research & Impact) and Research Policy to:

• Manage and monitor a complex portfolio of programme activity to implement and deliver the Research and Enterprise Strategy on behalf of the Deputy Principal (Research and Impact) and Global Director of Research Engagement, Manage the development and delivery of strategy implementation plans, liaising as appropriate with the strategy’s stakeholders within and out-with the University, including (internal) the University Senior Leadership Team, Executive Deans, Research Engagement Directorate, Business and Enterprise and (external) funding bodies, Industrial bodies, and other higher education institutions.

2-Strategic Project Management

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Scottish Funding Council have increasingly used institutional level awards to deliver and enable University’s to deliver programmes of strategic activity. There has been a significant increase in the number of these grants. The post-holder will manage fulfilling the requirements of these projects and ensuring fit with University’s strategic objectives.

Education, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Education to degree standard or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience demonstrating demanding work/roles
• Understanding of the significance of research for universities
• Sound knowledge of research funding mechanisms in the UK, EU and Internationally
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving capability with an appreciation of longer-term implications

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday, 12^th May 2024

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV

We anticipate interviewing w/c 27^th May

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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