Research Growth Lead (Faculty of Health)

Contract type: Open-ended

Department: www.sheffield.ac.uk/rpi/home/work-us

Location: University of Sheffield main campus, New Spring House

Are you interested in supporting the University of Sheffield in meeting its ambitious targets to deliver life-enhancing research? If so, we have an exciting opportunity in Research Partnerships and Innovation for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a varied and collaborative working environment.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to apply leadership skills and utilise a breadth of knowledge. Understanding the funding landscape and how it applies to health research at the University and utilising skills of analysis and judgement will position you to provide insights and advice that positively influences the strategies selected to grow research income. With a key role also in implementing those strategies, you will build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the full spectrum of research support activity to ensure plans are delivered efficiently and effectively. You will be committed to managing people and play a lead role in contributing to the positive, supportive, and highly collaborative environment we value. Building excellent working relationships with professional and academic staff across the University is central to the role and you will recognise the importance of fostering positive working relationships across a wide range of teams, disciplines, and levels of seniority.

What we offer

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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