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Join our Research and Innovation Office
We are investing heavily in the growth and development of our Research and Innovation Office and are recruiting to a large number of roles to strengthen our high-performing service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Research and Innovation Quality and Policy to join our Research and Innovation team.
As Head of R&I Quality and Policy you will be responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of a high quality, responsible and future-facing research, and innovation environment across the University; one that meets the requirements of today but anticipates and reflects future demands and expectations. A credible and relevant R&I environment comprises University policies, processes, systems, approaches, principles, and behaviours that span: effective governance and compliance with regulations; ED&I considerations and mindful best practice; operating with integrity and responsible innovation to deliver recognised excellent research that is open to all; collaborations with trusted partners to protect UK assets; and supporting the development and careers of R&I leaders. This role will be responsible for a team that supports these aspects, seeking to raise awareness, provide expert support and guidance, and drive implementation and operating practices as required, working across Schools, Professional Services and with senior leaders to do so.
This role is a new post, leading a team that delivers strategic and operational support to the University in regard to research policy, culture and compliance, and has been developed in response to a greater focus on facilitating an enhanced research environment that is exciting and innovative, forward looking, and generates excellent research, outputs and outcomes. As such, it will play an important role in supporting the University’s exciting ambitions to increase research and innovation income and translation of research to application over the next few years.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact RIO HR on rio.hr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Find out more about our exceptional team and the opportunities available, by visiting our recruitment campaign microsite.
Closing date: Monday 12th June 2023 midnight
Interview Date: Monday 26th June 2023
1st stage interviews will take place over Teams video calls during week commencing 19th June 2023. Candidates who are successful at this stage, will then be invited to a formal interview and presentation at the University on Monday 26th June 2023.
Please use this link to access the job description and person specification.