Researcher Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate with a high degree of professionalism to the Research Development Team, within Research and Innovation Services. 

Working collaboratively across academic and professional service departments, you will help us to meet our goal of delivering high quality support to our research staff through enhanced personal and professional development opportunities.

You will work with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives and innovative projects relating to researcher development and research culture change, including a framework of opportunity for researchers personal and professional development, coaching and career progression. 

A passion to support and drive forward equality, diversity and inclusion matters, and for continuous evolution and improvement of the University’s professional development programme for all staff for whom research is a key requirement of their role.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

You will:

• Have in-depth knowledge and experience of research staff development, preferably within Higher Education and/or a research environment
• Experience of designing, leading and delivering research staff development programmes, training and/or coaching.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to deliver results.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Research Development, Dr Kate Charles (kec34@bath.ac.uk) or Oli Schofield, Doctoral Skills Manager (os327@bath.ac.uk). Please note that all applications must be submitted online via the University of Bath jobs website.

The University of Bath is highly rated for excellence in research and teaching. The university has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award since 2011, and signed the revised (2019) Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers (Researcher Development Concordat) in January 2020. This highlights our commitment to implementing fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures, making our university more attractive to international and national research talent.