Head of Research Culture

University of St Andrews; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St Andrews seeks a dynamic Head of Research Culture to lead and develop its research culture. The role involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the research environment. This is a key position aimed at driving positive change and innovation within the university's research community.

Benefits

34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience and understanding of research culture.
• Excellent communication skills and relevant experience in universities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services leadership in developing research culture.
• Establish a strategic delivery plan for research services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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 support this ambition, the University is seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Research Culture. This is a new role at the University of St Andrews and the role-holder will provide professional services leadership in the development all aspects of research culture. As part of which they will need to establish a strategic delivery plan and identify the services required to action it.

The role-holder will employ their advanced understanding of research culture to guide the University and our research community, from academics to technicians to professional services, on the most effective interventions to drive a positive research culture. This will involve excellent collaboration and partnership expertise with effective guidance and coordination skills. Overall they will need to be able to demonstrate experience of combining strategy with practical delivery.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience and understanding of research culture, excellent communication skills and relevant experience preferably in universities.

To find out more about the role, please view the Further Particulars.

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: [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

Applications are particularly welcome from people 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, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail]

Closing Date: 4 June 2025

Please quote ref: AD2763SB

Further Particulars: AD2763SBFPs.docx

Research and Innovation Services

Salary: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible