Research Manager

This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.

We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an efficient and effective person who can combine operational efficiency with the ability to think strategically? Do you have an excellent understanding of research in an academic environment?  Do you have a clear understanding of the importance of impact in an academic context and able to signpost colleagues to achieving this, identifying how and to what extent support can be provided from the School/Faculty research support teams?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.   Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.   

This will be a full-time role with 70% of your time working on research in the School of Media and Communication and 30% of your time working on Faculty research business, working with the Pro Dean of Research and Innovation. Faculty work would consist of project work, identifying and implementing good practice across the Faculty, and management of research staff inductions. The role will be managed by the Head of School  (in SMC) and have a dotted line management to the Deputy Faculty Operations Manager.

In the School you will work closely with the Head of School, Director of Research and Innovation, and Impact Director to develop and implement the School’s strategies, systems and procedures in support of its research environment, its impact agenda and preparation for the Research Excellence Framework. You will have line management responsibility for research support staff in the School.  

You will be enthusiastic and proactive, with experience of working in a senior research support role. You will have strong analytical skills, and the ability to analyse and synthesise information to produce reports and guidance. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships. The nature of the work requires you to have a meticulous attention to detail and a conscientious approach to checking the accuracy of information. You will also need the flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to urgent or unexpected demands. You will need to be able to work with a high level of personal initiative and autonomy, utilising your strong IT skills and your ability to effectively motivate and lead a team.

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing-wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Joanne Garde-Hansen, Head of School

Email: j.garde-hansen@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

Downloads:  Candidate Brief  

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