Location: | Bristol |
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Salary: | £61,227 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 26th May 2023 |
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Closes: | 25th June 2023 |
Job Ref: | 230000NB |
Contract Type: Open Ended (permanent)
Location: Westward House, Bristol (we offer flexible approaches to working)
Purpose
The REF (Research Excellence Framework) Director will lead the development and implementation of the next national research assessment. Building on the work of the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP) and working with colleagues across Research England and the other funding bodies, the post-holder will develop the detailed guidance and systems for the assessment. You will establish and lead the team within Research England that will deliver the assessment and work closely with the REF Steering Group made up of senior staff from the funding bodies. You will lead the recruitment of chairs and members of the expert panels that will carry out the assessment, as well as chairs and members of advisory panels (the Equality and Diversity Advisory Panel and the Interdisciplinary Research Advisory Panel). Once established, the post-holder will be the key contact point between the team and the assessment and advisory panels. In this high-profile role, you will liaise with stakeholders across the HE sector and Government and represent the assessment at conferences and other national fora.
Responsibilities
For more information about the Research Excellence Framework and Future Research Assessment Programme, please visit our careers page where links will direct you to further reading.
Shortlisting Criteria
In return UKRI can offer the successful candidate:
- Flexible Working
- 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays
- Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme
- Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider
For more information and to apply, please visit our Careers Pages via the ‘Apply’ button above
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