Learning and Development Manager - Postgraduates, Research and Engagement

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. 

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement (OPRE) provides a holistic support service for the University of East London’s research, knowledge exchange and engagement strategies and activities. This includes providing support for research bid development, liaison with funders and post award delivery, initiatives to foster collaboration across the university, the facilitation of public and community engagement and provision of support for impact training and capture. The team manages research governance policies and processes for researchers and PGRs, the Research Excellence Framework submission and provides training and development opportunities for researchers at all stages of their career. 

The Role

The Learning & Development Manager (Research OPRE) will play a key role in supporting the development of UEL's inclusive and sustainable research culture and environment as part of our new Impact and Innovation Sub Strategy. Working closely with the Director of the Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement and colleagues from the wider Impact and Innovation portfolio, you will lead the design and manage the delivery and evaluation of our enhanced Researcher Development Programme and support the Researcher Concordat Steering Group to deliver the action plan and reporting requirements for the Concordat and contribute to a range of events which underpin UEL’s research culture and environment. 

About You

With your knowledge of the developments, challenges, and opportunities in researcher development in higher education, you will lead the design and delivery of an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable offer which is shaped by our diverse researcher community.  You’ll be experienced in engaging different audiences and collaborating effectively across an institution. If you’re passionate about learning and development which supports excellence in research and knowledge exchange, we invite you to join us!

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a discretionary and non-contractual shared success bonus scheme with a value of up to £5.000 in the 23/24 academic year, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

So, if you have what we are looking for and are keen to take on a new challenge, apply today.

At the University of East London, we aim to attract and retain the best possible staff and offer a working environment at the heart of a dynamic region with excellent transport links. You can look forward to a warm, sincere welcome, genuine camaraderie and mobility in an institution led with passion, visibility and purpose. Your impact, resilience and sense of collegiality will directly contribute to the University’s future and those of the students whose lives you will touch and change forever. We also offer a great range of benefits including pension, family friendly policies and an on-site nursery and gym at our Docklands Campus.

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