Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions FLS/RKE. Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE)

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1 Job Description Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions Position Details Faculty/Professional Support Service School/Department FLS/RK Research and Knowledge xchange (RK) Division/Section/Unit Job Title Vacancy No Head of Research Development Recruitment Team Grade 11 Hours of Work Contract Duration (Perm/Fixed Term) Reports To (Job Title) Responsible For (Job Title) Permanent Director of Research and Knowledge xchange Research Development & Research Delivery teams Principal Accountabilities The Head of Research Development will provide strategic and operational management to implement the University s research strategy, supporting the full breadth of research-related activities with particular focus on income growth and high quality academic outputs. Play a leading role in the development and growth of University Centres for Research and Knowledge xchange, managing the effective cross-functional support required to deliver centre plans. Lead the expanding Research Development and Research Delivery teams and manage the integration of related activities across other central and faculty based professional service teams. Act as the University s professional service lead in authoring, project managing, negotiating and delivery of strategic and high profile institutional and collaborative funding applications, submissions and consultations SB/Ht Oct 17

2 Key Tasks Research Growth and Delivery Support the PVC (RK) and Director of RK in the organisational and culture changes required in the creation, delivery and successful activity of University Centres for Research and Knowledge xchange (UCRK). Provide strong research development expertise and guidance to the Research Development team and academic colleagues to support the development of major research projects across a broad range of disciplines, especially those with significant complexity, a multi-disciplinary focus and/or of strategic importance. Provide expert advice, guidance and intelligence to academic and senior leadership staff in the development of research growth strategies. Lead on the provision of a restructured research award management functions, supporting academic colleagues, ensuring the seamless delivery of grant obligations and the provision of high quality data collection to inform funder reporting. Develop close and effective working relationships with the major research funding bodies including UKR, U and/or other international research sponsors, charities and foundations in support of the University s research growth. Lead and develop a strategic approach to the research infrastructure and facilities growth in support of working to support UCRK priorities. Provide high-level strategic advice on the development of University-wide funding strategies and implementation RK support activities to grow current and new award income. Leadership and Management Provide strategic leadership, guidance and co-ordination for the enhancement of research income and research quality across RK teams and wider pan-university-wide provision. Lead and manage the growing Research Development team and the newly established Research Delivery team ensuring successful integration of operational activities across faculty-based support and professional service teams including, Finance, Legal and Human Resources. Support and lead the closer integration of activities across the full breadth of RK directorate teams, particularly around new initiatives. Lead and develop the University s provision for early career researcher development SB/Ht Oct 17

3 Lead and manage institutional level awards and projects ensuring funder compliance and reporting. Sector Profile Maintain, understand and respond to the national and international landscape for research, ensuring that the University is well positioned to rapidly adapt to change. Maintain an active external strategy and policy profile on behalf of the University, including, responding to consultations, informing policy by membership of national groups and networks, and presenting at regional and national conferences and seminars. Develop broad and productive internal networks and a detailed understanding of research strength and capacity. ngage nationally and internationally to promote the University s capabilities, influencing funding and application strategies by securing partnerships that support research growth and income generation. Regularly represent the University at regional and national meetings with senior colleagues from our current and potential partners and funders. Research and Knowledge xchange Senior Management As one of three section Heads within RK leadership team you will have wider departmental and institutional responsibilities for staff development, budgetary management, reporting and strategy. As a senior administrative member of staff, contribute to the wider development of the University s professional services and academic support arrangements. The undertaking of other duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post, as may be assigned by the Director Research and Knowledge xchange Deputise for the Director of RK and the PVC RK when required. Special Features Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas Miscellaneous You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. n addition you must cooperate with the SB/Ht Oct 17

4 University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes. You are responsible for applying the University s qual Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct. You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work. You are expected to co-operate with the PDR process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the development of the individual. Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld. You may be required to undertake a specific Health & Safety role, commensurate with your grade, to support the University in meeting its statutory Health & Safety obligations. This could include acting as a DS Assessor, First Aider, Fire Marshall or Departmental Safety Co-ordinator. The allocation of such roles will be subject to the provision of appropriate training and assessment of competence. You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to nvironmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. t is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder SB/Ht Oct 17

5 Person Specification n order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria Attributes tem Relevant Criteria dentification Method Rank 1.1 xperience of leading, supporting, co-ordinating A/ and developing a motivated and successful team of experienced staff in a fast moving and pressurised environment. 1.2 Proven ability to successfully manage change. 1.3 xcellent problem solving skills in a fluid and fast moving environment, with the experience and authority to take independent action, as appropriate. 1 Skills & Abilities 1.4 Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and large programmes, identify priorities, manage both own and team s workload, and delegate work effectively. 1.5 xcellent written communication skills, with the A/ ability to support writing successful, high quality research proposals and other types of documentation including business plans, strategies, policy documents and briefing papers. 1.6 xcellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills SB/Ht Oct 17

6 1.7 Highly developed skills of diplomacy and persuasion. 1.8 Ability to develop, maintain and be influential within internal and external networks, and an effective communicator of the University s strengths and mission. 1.9 Proven ability to provide systematic high-level expert advice, guidance and intelligence to senior figures within and outside of the University xcellent analytical skills, with the ability to A/ communicate on, and work within, complex strategic and policy concepts 1.11 Good T skills and the ability to analyse data and apply the knowledge both tactically and strategically. 2.1 High-level understanding of UK research and innovation environment 2.2 Knowledge and appreciation of wider UK higher education environment, including regulatory frameworks and drivers. 2 General & Specialist Knowledge 2.3 n-depth knowledge and experience of complex bid writing for research or innovation funding which involves University, research funder and industry A/ multi-partners. 2.4 Knowledge and experience of contract preparation A/ and negotiation, general research finance and costing and pricing of research and innovation proposals. 3.1 Good honours degree or equivalent experience. A/C 3 ducation & Training 3.2 A postgraduate research degree and/or experience of undertaking research in academic of commercial C D sectors SB/Ht Oct 17

7 3.3 Highly developed analytical skills, evidenced through the possession of a PhD or significant other relevant experience or qualifications, with the ability to analyse, interpret and prepare data, reports and documents and other management information. C 4.1 Significant experience of working in a UK University central research office environment 4.2 xtensive experience of working with a range of UK A/ research funders, together with a thorough knowledge of international research and other funding programmes and associated procedures. 4.3 xtensive experience of leading and facilitating and the development of major strategic research projects or complex collaborative funding applications involving several organisations; with a track record of success across a broad range of subject disciplines, type of proposal and funders. 4 Relevant xperience 4.4 Successful track record of developing and implementing strategies and processes with institution-wide application. A/ D 4.5 xperience of the development and management A/ D of a Research Portfolio 4.6 vidence of success in acting as the independent A/ lead and/ or key decision maker on behalf of an organisation. 4.7 Proven experience in the development and improvement of services, with a strong customer care focus relevant to the function. 4.8 A successful track record of successful negotiation on behalf of a project or organisation SB/Ht Oct 17

8 5.1 Strong commitment to quality enhancement and 5.5 development of self and others 5 Special Requirements The ability to travel nationally and occasionally overseas. Date of Revision June 2017 A Application Form nterview Key dentification Method T C P Test Copy of Certificates Presentation G Group Assessment Rank D ssential Desirable SB/Ht Oct 17