Assistant Research Manager Ref 21851
School/department: Social Science/Education and Social Work
Hours: Full time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 21851
Salary: starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 06 October 2023
Closing date: 27 October 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Interview date: As soon as possible
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
The Social Science Group of Schools is seeking to appoint an Assistant Research Manager to work as part of a shared-service team primarily supporting the school of Education and Social Work.
This is a great opportunity to work in a developing role. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the research strand of the school strategy and manage a small professional services research support team. The focus is facilitating and supporting research within the school, working with academic staff.
The post-holder will support key processes in the remit of school research management including research impact, environment, knowledge exchange and policy supporting the work of the Directors and Head of School.
Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. This role would suit applicants with experience of working within a higher education environment and with experience of research administration.
Please contact Steven Colburn for informal enquiries: s.j.colburn@sussex.ac.uk
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
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