Senior Research Manager Ref 20918
School/department: University of Sussex Business School
Hours: Full-time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 20918
Salary: starting at £44,414 to £52,841 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Placed on: 26 June 2023
Closing date: 12 July 2023. Applications must be received by midnight on the closing date.
Expected interview date: To be confirmed.
Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Job description
The University of Sussex Business School is seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced Senior Research Manager. The School’s research has been ranked:
- Top 25 in the world for research in energy economics (Research Papers in Economics, 2023)
- Top 25 in the world for research in environmental economics (Research Papers in Economics, 2023)
- 1st in the UK for research grant income 2020-21 (Chartered Association of Business Schools, 2022).
The Senior Research Manager will work with the Associate Dean of Research to continue to develop and implement the Research Strategy and to have oversight of the operational delivery of research activity. They will play a lead role in driving forwards the School’s research ambitions as part of an agenda of continuous improvement, in line with strategic goals.
The post holder will manage a large team of professional services staff with responsibility for supporting various aspects of research within the School. They will liaise with central Research teams in both pre- and post-award and the Research Information, Quality & Impact team.
The Senior Research Manager will be a key driver in the School submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.
The post holder will have a sound knowledge and understanding of research funding and policy in a higher education context, particularly in respect of business schools. Familiarity with EQUIS and other, related accreditations will be an advantage.
They will be an experienced project manager, partnership developer, stakeholder manager and a confident communicator.
Please contact Merrill.Jones@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download Job Description and Person Specification 20918 [PDF 172.18KB]
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
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You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.