Research Excellence Manager

at  Royal Holloway University of London

REFERENCE

0624-190
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Research Excellence Manager at Royal Holloway.
The Research Excellence Manager plays an important role in enhancing Royal Holloway’s reputation as a world-leading research-intensive university. With a focus on the quality, impact and visibility of our research and the environment that supports it, the post holder will work closely with the academic and professional service community to develop and improve the University systems and processes that support research excellence.
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Integrity, the post holder will work with Director of Research and Innovation, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor – Research, and School Vice Deans for Research & Knowledge Exchange to lead the preparation and delivery of the Royal Holloway submission to REF 2029.You will be the contact point for all REF queries on matters relating to REF. You will also be responsible for the analysis of REF performance, both during preparation of the submission and of the results.
In addition, you will support the development of the evidence-base to underpin the University’s research strategy and will be responsible for supporting the systems and data requirements for the University’s effective response to research and knowledge exchange related assessment and monitoring exercises.
We are looking for a highly experienced professional with excellent project management and communication skills and a good understanding of the principles of research assessment and related policy areas.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Katherine Poole Katherine.poole@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0624-190
Closing Date: 23:59, 07 July 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

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The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

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