Assistant Director (Research Policy and Governance) - AD2758ML

Start: As soon as possible

The University of St Andrews is on an ambitious trajectory for its research. Central to this, is the research services support our academics receive to undertake excellent research, impact and innovation. To advance the design and delivery of a world-leading research service, we have an exciting new role for an Assistant Director (Research Policy and Governance).

This is a leadership position that combines leading existing key research operations, including the Research Integrity, Ethics and Governance Team, and the Research Information & Policy Team, with shaping future-facing research service through a dedicated Research Services Programme and supporting the delivery of our Research and Innovation Strategy. 

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of delivering research services in the HE sector at a management level. They will have demonstrable leadership, influencing and engagement skills which will support effective collaboration across the University. This will be combined with significant expertise in research policy, governance and performance. Coupled with a thorough understanding of the impact external drivers, such as funder regulations or Government policy, have on research and the services required to respond to these drivers. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the role holder to shape our future research services and lead a research services community that are committed to building on current strengths to enable world-leading research for the future.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units. 

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Catherine Burns, Executive Director of Research Support Services email: ExecDirRS@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Please quote ref: AD2758ML

Closing Date: 7 April 2025

Further Particulars: AD2758ML FPs.docx

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