Research Planning Manager (109627-0924)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Sam Cole (Assistant Director of R&IS, (Head of Research & KE Futures)) at s.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 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 Research Planning Manager will have a lead role in the operational management of the University’s annual research planning, and for the development, implementation, and management of aspects of the University’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission including data handling and analysis. The postholder will also work closely with R&IS Research Impact, and the RSDMs, on aspects of research planning and REF. The RPM will also provide policy advice and guidance on the intricacies of the assessment framework to academic colleagues and professional services staff, and be a central point of information for queries from academic and administrative staff. The holder will also maintain the project plan and ensure that objectives are communicated well, and milestones are met.

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 experience in a research planning or 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 credibility with key stakeholders. They will also be well organised and enjoy ensuring a project meets its objectives on time.

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

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 17 October 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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