Director of Research Operations (42383-0225)

For informal queries, please email Dan Pearson (Director of Academic Environment) at dan.pearson@wbs.ac.uk.

The Director of Research Operations is the leader of an integral professional services team of 11 individuals within Warwick Business School (WBS).

Working closely with the Executive Team, the Director will ensure effective operations are in place to support the School’s research output and aspirations. 5th in the REF, 93% of the School’s research output was considered ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the REF 2021 exercise.

This post will be part of the leadership team that shapes our submission to the next REF exercise and ensures that the Research Office team continues to provide the highest levels of support across all areas of publications, research impact, and continues to contribute towards the enhancement of our research culture and environment.

The postholder also leads the Doctoral Programme Office, driving our prestigious MRes and PhD programmes forward through close collaboration with academic leaders.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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