Deputy Director for Research Performance, Information and Insights (CC

Are you ready to take on a highly strategic and operationally focused senior leadership role? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated professional to join the University of Bath’s Research and Impact Services as the Deputy Director for Research Performance, Information and Insights. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and executing the University's research strategy. 

The University of Bath research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all. Our Research and Impact Services (RIS) department supports activities across the research lifecycle from opportunity, application, award, project management, impact, knowledge exchange, reporting outcomes, commercialisation and everything in between. As the Deputy Director for RIS, you’ll be in a key leadership role within the department and right at the heart of enabling this work. 

About the role

The Deputy Director for Research Performance, Information and Insights will provide strategic leadership within Research & Impact Services (RIS) and across the University of Bath. 

We are looking for an individual who is proactive and has substantial senior-level experience in a research-led institution. You should have strong team management skills, excellent knowledge of higher education research landscape, and a thorough understanding of the REF process. Your experience and interpersonal skills will enable you to influence and collaborate with diverse audiences.

You will have experience in meeting statutory reporting requirements and implementing effective information management systems. Your ability to understand and leverage data to support strategic priorities will be crucial.

Examples of activities that you will be involved in include leading the RIS management of the University Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission, managing evidence for performance, planning, and statutory reporting requirements, and overseeing the development and enhancement of research information provision. You will also be lead the monitoring and evaluation of research impact, as well as for the University's Knowledge Exchange portfolio.

You’ll have the chance to lead and motivate highly skilled teams, engage with key internal and external stakeholders, and enhance the University's research position and reputation.

This role is ideal for someone looking to use their skills and experience to take on a new challenge. 

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

The salary for this position is aligned to the Senior Staff pay scale. We anticipate this appointment to be between spine point 53 and spine point 60; £74,144 to £85,168 per annum. 

For information discussions about the role please contact Kirsty Grainger Director of Research & Impact Services on kg909@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 07 May 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £74,144 to £85,168