Head of Research Integrity and Quality Assurance (110298-0325)

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Carole Harris (Associate Director Research Culture, Governance and Compliance) at c.d.harris@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an opportunity for a successful candidate to join Research and Impact Services (R&IS), a vibrant department that provides a vital contribution in supporting Warwick’s internationally leading research endeavours.

R&IS is seeking a Head of Research Integrity and Quality Assurance – this is an exciting new strategic leadership role providing direction and specialist advice, guidance and training to University staff and students on all matters relating to research integrity and ensuring this is maintained throughout the research lifecycle, through a programme of quality assurance and on-going support. The role holder will have the opportunity to lead and shape a new quality assurance function, developing procedures and processes for monitoring and auditing activities in high-risk areas.

About You
This role will provide strategic insights and direction to research integrity and quality assurance functions. You should therefore have outstanding communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a credible track record of engaging effectively with all levels of stakeholder.

You will have a good honours degree, or equivalent and have significant experience of working in a governance or regulatory role in a research or research related environment, along with a comprehensive knowledge of research governance frameworks and associated legislation and regulatory requirements. You will be passionate about promoting research integrity and good research practices and enthusiastic about promoting research excellence.

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.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 30th March 2025 at 11.55pm.

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