Research Excellence Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the University’s research impact agenda, developing and implementing institutional approaches that deliver continuous improvement in the generation, development, capture and demonstration of impact arising from the University’s research.
- Champion a culture in which research impact is recognised, planned, evaluated and celebrated, working with colleagues across the University to increase understanding of how impact contributes to the University’s mission.
- Lead the development, implementation and capture of appropriate evidence and indicators through which the University can understand and demonstrate the quality, vitality and sustainability of its research and knowledge exchange environment.
- Lead the University’s institutional planning, preparation and operational delivery for the Research Excellence Framework, ensuring a coordinated, compliant and high-quality submission within externally prescribed requirements and timescales.
- Act as an institutional expert on national research assessment policy (including REF requirements and guidance), translating complex and evolving external requirements into institutional policies, processes, systems and guidance.
About the Department
The Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) directorate supports academics to develop their world-leading research, secure funding, build strategic partnerships, commercialise ideas, and translate knowledge into impact in the world around us. Through wide-ranging expertise across the research and innovation lifecycle, the directorate helps turn new ideas into funded projects, meaningful partnerships and real-world change - enabling our research community to shape policy, improve lives, strengthen communities, support economic growth and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.
What's in it for you?
An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
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