Research and Enterprise Manager

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) draws together a wide range of disciplines into two high-performing schools across several locations in the cities of Southampton and Winchester. The Faculty is recognised nationally and internationally for its sector-leading research, education, knowledge exchange and enterprise, which when combined, create a unique environment for the successful development of more than 2,500 undergraduates. Winchester School of Art is one of only a few specialist art schools based at a Russell Group university, offering a range of UG, PGT, and doctoral programmes. The School of Humanities includes our Digital Humanities facilities which enables study and research through cutting edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Between both schools, the faculty also holds several esteemed research centres and institutes including the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities (SIAH) and the Centre for International Film Research. 

We have an exciting opportunity within the FAH Faculty Operations Services for a Research and Enterprise Manager. In this role, you will lead and manage the Faculty’s research and enterprise administration, ensuring effective delivery of compliance, data governance, and implementation of strategic support for REF, KEF and Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) activity. The role provides specialist professional advice, supports key processes and systems, and works closely with the Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise and senior colleagues to implement the Faculty’s Research and Enterprise strategies.

About you

You will have excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to manage your own workload. You should have a knowledge of the HEI environment, with particular knowledge on on REF and impact. You should have a strong level of proactivity, teamwork, and communication skills. You should be able to provide constructive advice on ongoing R&E processes in FAH. 

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.   

We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Pension Scheme, and subsidised health and fitness facilities. Furthermore, Southampton, at the centre of the south coast,  is a fantastic place in which to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all.  

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.  

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