Research Excellence Manager

Are you passionate about research? Are you inspired to shape and drive the University’s Research Excellence Framework, including getting the University ready for REF2027?

If so…then becoming the Research Excellence Manager at the University of Hull may just be the job for you!

We are looking for a highly experienced professional, who is motivated by the importance of excellence in research and the difference this can make on our global society.

The Research Excellence Manager plays a key role in the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030 and its associated research strategy, particularly in terms of academic research quality, visibility and influence. The post-holder will work closely with the academic community to develop and lead an enhanced service to further develop our research excellence. They will have a key role leading and coordinating the institutional response to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. They will manage the research planning and review cycle, and implement initiatives to ensure that all research is high quality and impactful in preparation for future research assessment exercises.

Fundamental to the role, is being able to produce regular reports to assist University leaders in understanding the scale, scope and quality of research outputs and outcomes, using appropriate analytical tools and fully cognisant of responsible use of metrics. In addition, they will lead on key initiatives to strengthen the excellence and sustainability of the University’s research environment. 

This is a critical role as you will be a source of professional advice on all matters relating to research excellence and also Office for Students and Research England related research matters. You will have a good understanding of research systems within the higher education sector and have the confidence to review system process to improve research deliverables. Essential to the role is being able to communicate effectively and the roleholder will need to demonstrate their ability to provide information in a suitable format so that others’ needs are met and they are able to adjust the level of content to help others understand.

WHY HULL?

The University has policies in place to support a good work-life balance and employee wellbeing, from generous annual leave; hybrid-working practices to training and development opportunities. This is the time to #FindYourExtraordinary at the University of Hull.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Katie Skilton, Head of Research Excellence,  Governance and Impact at K.Skilton@hull.ac.uk or Josine Opmeer, Interim Director Research & Innovation, j.opmeer@hull.ac.uk

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