Research Quality Manager

Research & Enterprise at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Quality Manager who will be responsible for managing or contributing to initiatives to enhance and optimise published research quality, environment and culture at the University, in line with the Research & Innovation Strategic Priority of Strategy 2030.

Working with a broad suite of qualitative and quantitative evidence, the role holder will build a strong understanding of the University’s research base relative to peer institutions across the UK sector, and contribute to ongoing evaluation, analysis and decision making in relation to research activity at Queen’s. Utilising this knowledge and expertise, they will design and implement interventions to support the academic community to optimise research quality, including through external benchmarking exercises such as university league tables and national research assessment programmes. They are also responsible for ensuring that research information is used responsibly at Queen’s, and that the University adheres to best practice in responsible research assessment.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

Honours degree or equivalent qualification or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role.

Substantial relevant experience to include:

• Development and implementation of strategic plans and/or projects
• Producing and utilising a suite of qualitative and quantitative evidence/data to inform strategic decision making
• Leading or playing a leading role within cross-functional project teams.

Knowledge and understanding of the current issues, trends and challenges facing the HE sector, including the strategic priorities of research-intensive universities or equivalent research performing organisations.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 04/12/2023

Anticipated Interview Date: 18/12/2023

Further Information

Informal enquiries may be directed to Wendy McLoone via w.mcloone@qub.ac.uk

Information about the Directorate can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/Research/

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Further information on our attractive package can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QueensGenderInitiative/ and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply.

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