Research Quality Manager

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This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum, closing on Sunday 9 November 2025.

The interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Juliet Parry, Head of Research Systems, Governance & Funding.

We are looking for someone to manage the University’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (the periodic national research assessment exercise) in order to produce the highest quality outcome for the University. You will be responsible for management of impact in relation to  will support the  Group, the Unit of Assessment coordinators; and, working closely with the PVC Research, you will manage and deliver the Annual Monitoring of Research (AMR) evidence-led process and developmental tool to support both the  the business planning of our Knowledge Exchange and Research Institutes, including embedding lessons learned to improve research quality.

You will have substantial relevant experience of the higher education environment, especially as it relates to research and impact. That will include significant experience of professional research management and administration and/or complex project management and delivery, ideally with prior direct experience of running .

The ability to curate and manage data and also to work with academics to evaluate and improve impact cases are key criteria. You will have ability to lead processes but also be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck-in with administration, data analysis and report preparation.

You will have good communication skills across all media. The ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy is crucial. Good interpersonal skills are required.

The Academic Services Directorate includes Research & Impact, Knowledge Exchange, Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre, Brand, Communications and Public Affairs and Development, Alumni Relations & Engagement (DARE). Collectively the Directorate supports academics in their research and KE activities and supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.

The Directorate is responsible for stimulating cutting edge research, impact and knowledge exchange and supporting a vibrant community of graduate research students, to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities. We actively liaise with Faculties and researchers to support and develop research activities across all disciplines and provide related training and development opportunities. We foster interdisciplinary working to promote, advance and share knowledge with the overall aim of securing new revenue sources and contributing to regional prosperity.

Our goal is to foster and sustain a vibrant research culture in which our researchers and research students can flourish.

As a directorate, we identify opportunities for innovation, see change as an opportunity, value constructive feedback and share good practice across the University.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Discounts on Perks a Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via Linked In Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money

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