Research Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead and develop research support in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. This role is central to the planning and delivery of research and impact in the Department. It has also responsibility for the development and management of a Department based Professional Services Research team. This is a strategic and hands‑on role and is critical to the Department’s research success.

Embedded in a vibrant community of 120+ staff and 1,300+ students this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the UK’s leading departments of politics and international studies.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rachel Canty (Head of Administration) at

• PAIS holds an Athena Swan silver award, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in higher education.
• We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment in which all colleagues can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and economically disadvantaged communities. We actively champion a culture of inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and innovation across our diverse department.

You have significant experience of working at a senior level in research support or a similar service area in higher education. You understand the complexities of research funding and have successfully supported grant development, budgeting, and post‑award processes. Your excellent communication and analytical skills allow you to work collaboratively with academic and Professional Services teams, while your strategic mindset helps you to contribute to longer‑term research planning.

You are adept at managing financial regulations and funder requirements, and you bring proven leadership and line management experience. Highly organised and proactive, you are motivated by enabling research excellence in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

PAIS is one of the UK’s leading Politics and International Studies departments: in the 2024 The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide PAIS ranked 4th of the 80 UK Politics Departments; in REF
2021 and REF
2014 we were awarded 100% 4
* for research environment; and since 2016 PAIS has ranked as number 1 or 2 for ‘overall satisfaction’ in Russell Group for Politics in the National Student Survey (NSS). We are a diverse and inclusive community with a Professional Services team of 21 supporting education, research and department operations. We are committed to embedding the values of dignity, equality, freedom, and justice in our practices, including widening opportunities for both students and staff.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a suite of double‑degree MAs with partner institutions. We also have a vibrant PhD programme.

To find out more about the department, please visit our website:

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.
* Find out more about us on our website.

• QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education

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