Assistant Director (Head of Research Impact)

About the Role

Warwick is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research. With an absolute commitment to excellence and an ambition to challenge the status quo we’ve inspired positive change, sparked innovation and created opportunity across our local community, our region, the country and beyond. 92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent. Our REF 2021 results demonstrates the world class quality of our research, impact, our approach, and most importantly, our people. Our research at Warwick is internationally leading, impactful and provocative, that will change the world to make lives healthier, safer, more resilient, more just and fulfilled.

It is an exciting time to join Warwick as the University has recently invested into our Research & Impact Services, enabling us to expand and grow our team. The Assistant Director (Head of Research Impact) will lead this newly structured and expanded research impact team to deliver impact initiatives across our research community.

In addition, the Assistant Director (Head of Research Impact) will play an instrumental role in enabling researchers to deliver impact from their research and will develop and lead on initiatives that enhances and drives forward a culture of impact across the university.

The post holder will lead a team of 12 research impact support specialists and will provide advice and guidance on matters relating to research impact, engaging with colleagues and stakeholders across all Faculties.

The role holder will also be a member of the R&IS Senior Leadership team making an important contribution to the overall leadership of the department.

Situated in Research & Impact Services, the successful candidate will join a friendly and welcoming department, and benefit from a culture of continual professional development. The role will appeal to those with experience of working within a research support environment in higher education and leading a team of specialist practitioners.

About the University of Warwick

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the determination to succeed.

What will you get in return?

• 30 days of paid annual leave, four shut down days at Christmas, and eight bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme
• Staff training
• Free eye care vouchers
• Preferred rates for a dental plan
• Discounts at Warwick Arts Centre and Warwick Sport Membership
• Enrolment onto the Employee Assistance Programme, a complete support network that offers expert advice and guidance 24/7

To view the full Job Description & Person Specification please click here.

Closing date for applications is the 30th January 2025.

Interviews will be taking place on the 19th February 2025.

The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact enquiries@searchhigher.com.

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