Research and Innovation Co-ordinator

University of Chester; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK university is seeking a proactive individual to support the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise. The successful candidate will oversee research and knowledge exchange processes and lead a team to ensure efficient operations. They should have significant administration and line management experience, with strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive hybrid working environment, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working environment

Training opportunities

Staff discounts and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing administration processes.
• Experience in Higher Education or similar environment.
• Line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of research and knowledge exchange ambitions.
• Lead and oversee Faculty Research and Innovation Officers.
• Provide operational support to the Faculty Business Manager.
• Be a point of contact for colleagues and students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

The role

This role works proactively with the Faculty Business Manager for the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise - to provide a high-quality support service to the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in relation to the implementation and delivery of the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy at Faculty level, and Faculty PGR activity which helps deliver high-quality programmes and education for our students.

You will be based in our professional services offices on the Queens Park campus in Chester city centre.

You will

• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the research and knowledge exchange (RKE) and postgraduate research (PGR) ambitions of the Faculty, working closely with the Faculty Business Manager, and attending relevant meetings, committees and working groups, including those with the Research and Innovation Office.
• Lead and oversee the Faculty Research and Innovation Officers in your team to ensure the efficient delivery and consistency of RKE and PGR processes. Lead and develop direct reports, providing coaching, feedback, clear objectives and undertaking appraisals (PDPs). Ensure they are motivated and appropriately trained to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.
• Provide operational support to the Faculty Business Manager with a range of tasks relating to research and knowledge exchange, and postgraduate research processes.
• Be a point of contact for colleagues and students in relation to PGR and RKE, dealing with and responding effectively to queries or requests for information from within the Faculty and from centralised professional services functions.
• Lead on streamlining and developing efficient processes in relation to the RKE and PGR function.

What you will bring

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, proven technical accounting experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Significant experience in managing administration processes
• Experience of working in Higher Education or similar environment
• Line management experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build strong working relationships
• Educated to degree level

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience of Research and Knowledge exchange and/or Postgraduate research
• Experience of ethics processes

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme
• A supportive and flexible working environment
• Hybrid working, with three days a week based in our Faculty professional services office in Chester
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Access to staff discounts and wellbeing services

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.