Research Culture Manager

Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 12 months from 1^st May 2024

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate is a growing team that manages the whole lifecycle of research and knowledge exchange activities at SOAS, from supporting researchers to applying for funding to generating research impact and commercialising new knowledge. It is an exciting time to join the SOAS Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate as SOAS’ Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy commits us to ensuring SOAS claims a place amongst research-intensive universities internationally.

About the Role

SOAS is seeking to appoint to a maternity cover for the Research Culture Manager role within the growing Research Culture and Policy team. You will be responsible for supporting senior leadership to develop and deliver a strategy for building a vibrant, inclusive and dynamic research culture, through gathering stakeholder feedback, project managing workstreams, and evaluating outcomes. Support for the HR Excellence in Research Award and the Research Culture committee will be key responsibilities, along with the design, development and delivery of a wide-ranging researcher development programme.

The post is suited to someone with prior experience of managing research culture or researcher development who can work positively across professional and academic teams to deliver results. You will join a small and supportive team and have excellent opportunities for networking and career development

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing date: 8 April 2024

Interviews date: TBC

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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