Research & Enterprise at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit to the role of Head of Research Development.
This role is a senior leadership position within the University's Research and Enterprise Directorate. The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Research Services and will work closely with colleagues across the Directorate, as well as senior colleagues in Faculties, Schools and Professional Services Directorates to deliver research development support across the institution.
The post holder will be expected to nurture strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, including funders and partners. You will also lead a team of research development professionals, with a cross-institutional remit to increase the quality and scale of funding applications at Queen’s and embed good practice in the identification of opportunities and development of successful proposals.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to Nicola Kernaghan via n.kernaghan@qub.ac.uk
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