Head of Research Development

Job title:

Head of Research Development

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 24 February 2025This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Would you like to support world leading research and help academics to secure investments for their new ideas from national funding streams? Are you a confident leader capable of building an excellent team that leads effective working relationships with leading academics and major UK research funders?The University’s Academic Strategic Plan (2020-2030) aims to create a research culture and environment that places the University of Leeds at the centre of a global research and innovation community, delivering truly transformational fundamental and challenge-led research that advances knowledge and creates solutions to local, national and global challenges. Within this creating an environment and culture that supports a diverse, ambitious cohort of researchers and research staff and building our reputation for high quality challenge-led, interdisciplinary research underpinned by our disciplinary fundamental research strengths is seen as essential. We have a strong track record in securing longer and larger strategic awards and Leeds is in the top 10 for UKRI funding.The Head of Research Development will playing a key role in leading the development and implementation of strategic research plans, proactively developing new research opportunities across the University, horizon-scanning, gathering intelligence and developing relationships to influence funders’ priorities and capitalise on such opportunities. You will establish and manage high level relationships with a wide range of world leading academics and research and innovation support staff across the University and will build strong relationships with funding bodies, particularly the research councils within UKRI.You will manage and lead the UK Research Development Team. This is a key team within the Research and Innovation Service that manages the University’s relationships with the UK Research Councils and National Academies and plays a crucial role in positioning the University to respond to major funding opportunities that align with our capabilities. The Head of Research Development will report to the Director of Research and Innovation Development and will work closely with the Head of Innovation and Business Development (who leads on our interactions with Innovate UK and collaborative business relationship) and the Heads of European Research Development, Global Research Development and the Horizons Institute, to provide leadership to the members of the wider Research and Innovation Development team. Working within RIS and the wider University, you will also collaborate with colleagues to deliver initiatives that enhance our research capabilities, such as research culture, staff development and regional engagement.Possessing a relevant degree (or equivalent) and with relevant research and innovation knowledge gained via a PhD or equivalent experience in industry or academia, you will have capability in developing research and innovation strategies in complex organisations, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build effective and value creating partnerships.What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Dr Rachel Curwen, Director of Research and Innovation Development, Research and Innovation Service

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:41:58 GMT

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