Head of Research Development and Initiatives

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the University of Sussex in a new leadership role as the Head of Research Development and Initiatives. You will provide leadership to promote and maintain the University’s research development services to academic colleagues and will ensure that appropriate resources are in place to manage institutional research funding allocations.

As the service lead, you will be responsible for developing initiatives to enhance the quality of funding proposals and to ensure that resources are aligned to meet research development demand. You will also be the key relationship manager for external funders and will have responsibility to maintain and develop those relationships alongside academic colleagues.

This is a key role, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic objectives, alongside

contributing to the wider work of the Research and Innovation Services Division, working closely with the heads of each area, and as a member of the leadership team.

If you have experience of leading research bid development activities and knowledge of the research policy context within UK higher education, with highly effective leadership skills and the ability to think strategically and develop excellent service provision then we want to hear from you.

About you

We are seeking an experienced leader to join Research and Innovation Services at the University of Sussex. We are looking for an individual who can bring extensive experience in leading research bid development activities in a University setting.

You will have a deep understanding of how grant and contract funded research, related legal contract and IP terms, with a detailed knowledge of major UK and EC funder terms work. You will bring evidenced knowledge of the national and international research and innovation funding landscape and have experience of developing and maintaining relationships with funders.

You will have experience of managing and leading a large, diverse teams with differing priorities with highly effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve.

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at Research and Innovation: University of Sussex

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Claire Potter (Claire.Potter@Sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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