Head of Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange
at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 19 Dec, 2024 | GBP 73083 Annual | 23 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN BRING A POSITIVE, COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Undergraduate qualification / vocational equivalent, or a significant period of employment in a similar role
- Knowledge and experience of research within a higher education context, including REF and KEF, and the relevant funding bodies, their practice and strategic priorities
- An excellent understanding of broader national policy priorities in relation to research and knowledge exchange
- Proven experience in a strategic-level research management or planning role in higher education
- The ability to assess research performance at all levels of institutional organisation, and experience of the management and reporting of research outputs and statistics internally and externally
- Experience of the research cycle, in particular horizon scanning and funder engagement
- Demonstrable experience of setting high standards and determining the quality of service needed to achieve strategic goals
To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.
Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development
- Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the knowledge exchange/research strategy, utilising analysis to inform data-driven decisions.
- Development of a professional services plan and activities that support the delivery of a strategic research and knowledge exchange eco-system.
- Working with members of the LSTM Executive to set KPI’s for strategic research and knowledge exchange insights, in addition to outlining and delivering on departmental objectives.
- Research Excellence Framework (REF) & Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
- To provide professional leadership for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and Knowledge Exchange Concordat (KEC) submissions (and all subsequent exercises)
- Work with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellors to support decision-making in relation to strategies.
- Support the governance and oversight requirements of the REF and KE committees with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellors, Research Services and Strategic Planning
- Research Pipeline and Intelligence
- To develop the knowledge of funding opportunities relevant to the research at LSTM and bringing new opportunities to the attention of the academics.
- Regular liaison with Heads of the Academic Departments to understand the needs of the academic community and maintain a close appreciation of the Research funding needs at ground level.
- Develop effective Research horizon scanning, intelligence gathering and a strategic funder engagement approach.
- External and Policy Engagement:
- Liaise with Senior Academic staff in representing LSTM at relevant national and international forums related to research and knowledge exchange excellence, sharing best practices, and establishing collaborative networks.
- Contribute and quality assure information/data returns for relevant Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), including developing local processes to gather appropriate information.
- Collaborate with policy-focussed academic staff to support engagement with public policy, provide guidance on formal opportunities for policy engagement and facilitate engagement with policy makers.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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