Executive Director of Research Services

This Executive Director of Research Services role is focused on providing strategic and operational leadership and management of Research Services, fostering collegiality, service excellence and continuous improvement. It would suit someone who can bring advise on the strategic direction and investment in professional services to meet the overall objectives of the University to the role.

Known job details

• Contract: Full-time
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Likely focus of the role

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and management of Research Services, fostering collegiality, service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide values-driven leadership that fosters a Research Services Directorate environment that supports working in collaboration and enables staff to thrive.
• Develop people, capability, skills and succession plans to ensure a sustainable and resilient provision of services whilst attracting and retaining talent.2.

Requirements mentioned

• Essential: C1 Demonstrable vision and strategic leadership skills, including ability to define.