Head of Research Planning (REF Manager) (109272-0724)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Sam Cole (Assistant Director, Research & Impact Services - Head of Research & KE Futures) at sam.cole@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an exciting opportunity to support and enhance research at a leading research-intensive university. You will work closely with both academics, senior leadership and experts in the professional services to deliver an excellent outcome for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029; and you will provide expert practitioner support and leadership to the short-, medium-, and long-term planning of research excellence to support the University in striving to undertake world-leading research with global impacts.

The Head of Research Planning (REF Manager) will have a lead role in the management of the University’s annual research planning, and for the development, implementation, and management of all aspects of the University’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission. The postholder will also work closely with R&IS Research Impact, and the RSDMs, on all aspects of research planning and REF. The Head will also provide expert policy advice and guidance on the intricacies of the assessment framework to senior academics and professional services staff, and be a central expert point of information for queries from senior academic and administrative staff.

About You  

The role will appeal to those who are passionate about supporting research and thrive in fast-moving environment that requires a problem-solving approach. The postholder will have a substantial experience in a REF context and be someone that has expertise in the interpretation and communication of complex policy. The person will also need expertise in utilising systems, processes and be comfortable handling data to deliver the University’s objectives in relation to research excellence. They will be an excellent communicator, able to build professional relationships and establish personal credibility and authority with key stakeholders.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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