Research Culture Manager

We are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to play a key role in creating, implementing and evaluating strategies that make a positive impact on the University’s Research Culture.As a research-intensive university, we aim to carry out excellent research that changes our understanding of the world past, present and future; promotes innovation; and tackles current and future challenges facing societies. We aim to foster an environment and culture that enables excellent research and strengthens its impact, by supporting researchers at all career stages and investing in their development.Working closely with the Head of the Research & Innovation Directorate and the Dean for Postgraduate Research Studies and Researcher Development you will develop and implement a long term institutional strategy to enhance Research Culture at Reading.You will provide leadership, specialist input and facilitation for the development and implementation of research division action plans that enhance Research Culture in the different disciplines.You will engage with external organisations, playing a key role in developing collaborations whilst ensuring that best practice, trends and sector policies inform our plans and strategies.You will be: Experienced in working in a research environment An accomplished facilitator Experienced in planning and delivering initiatives in an academic environment Able to work collaboratively with academic and non-academic professionals Knowledgeable of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in research intensive organisations Able to proactively build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Informal contact details                                                   Contact role: REF & Research Planning Manager          Contact name: Wanda Tejada                                          Contact phone: 0118 378 8820                                        Contact email: w.tejada@reading.ac.uk                          Alternative informal contact details Contact role: Director of Research ServicesContact name: Anne-Marie van DodeweerdContact phone: 0118 378 6756Contact email: a.vandodeweerd@reading.ac.uk Interviews will be held: 4 March 2024Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.