Head of Funding Support Information Services

Greenwich Research and Innovation (GRI) is the University’s central unit providing high quality support to the academic community to assist in the delivery of the ambitious Research and Knowledge Exchange (R&KE) sub-strategy within the University’s Strategy 2030. GRI is structured to support all aspects of the project cycle from identifying relevant funding opportunities right through to maximising the impact from the University’s activities. The Funding Support and Information Services team provide specialist support across the university to academics undertaking their R&KE activities.  This support ranges from specialist advice during the project application process right through the project cycle and the preparation for key framework assessments, including REF and KEF. The team provide specialist support on scholarly communications, knowledge exchange and enhancing impact from the University’s work and operate effective and efficient systems to support academic endeavour. The Head of the Funding Support and Information Services is a key role with university-wide responsibility adding value in developing, leading, and managing innovative systems so academics are supported and not hindered with bureaucracy and that the University realises its ambitions as evidenced in REF and KEF returns.   The role will involve leadership and management of a specialist team and the post-holder will be a member of the GRI Senior Management Team. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Andy Frost a.i.frost@greenwich.ac.uk   Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperations-vco-gre-emp@greenwich.ac.uk  Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found by clicking the 'Apply' button above and here for information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including submission of a 2-page supporting statement detailing your motivation for applying and a copy of your current CV. Click the 'Apply' button above. We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values. We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.  We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.  We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management. Further details:   Job Description & Person Specification