REF Programme Lead — Strategy & Operations

Royal College of Art; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal College of Art seeks an experienced leader to become Executive Professional Services Lead for the REF. You will provide strategic leadership and programme management for the RCA’s REF submission, working with senior academic and professional services leaders to plan, coordinate and deliver the professional services required for a robust, evidence-based submission.

You will build governance structures, manage data and information, support output selection and impact case studies, and

Qualifications

• Significant senior‑level experience in higher education.
• Proven track record of managing institution‑wide programmes.
• Degree and professional project management qualification (PRINCE2/APM) required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the REF programme, coordinating the REF Operations team.
• Oversee data, information and evidence management for REF submission.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

REF policy knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

PRINCE2 or APM qualification

Job description

The Royal College of Art seeks an experienced leader to become Executive Professional Services Lead for the REF. You will provide strategic leadership and programme management for the RCA’s REF submission, working with senior academic and professional services leaders to plan, coordinate and deliver the professional services required for a robust, evidence-based submission.

You will build governance structures, manage data and information, support output selection and impact case studies, and