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Head of (Research and Enterprise (Governance, Ethics and Integrity)
Hybrid | Midlands-based | Up to £57,422 | Permanent | 2+ Days Onsite
Are you ready to shape the future of research governance, culture, and systems in a university environment that’s building from the ground up? I am looking for a values-driven leader to join our growing Research & Enterprise team, someone who’s hands-on, collaborative, and motivated to make a real impact.
This is a professional services role, ideal for someone who thrives on getting stuck in, leading change, and empowering new teams.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead on research governance & integration, including ethics management and trusted research.
- Oversee research culture work – including embedding concordats and institution-wide initiatives.
- Manage and develop a new, growing team (initially 3–4 direct reports).
- Provide high-level oversight of systems (you’ll oversee – two specialists already in place).
- Work closely with their coordinator and senior officer (research culture) to support institutional funding and positive research environments.
Why This Role?
- No legacy issues – this is a rare chance to build from scratch.
- Work with a friendly, ambitious team led by a collaborative and respected leadership group.
- Make your mark in shaping research support for the future.
- Hybrid working with flexibility – minimum 2 days onsite (Tues/Weds preferred).
What they are Looking For:
- Experience in research governance, integration, and ethics/trusted research.
- Understanding of research culture and sector concordats (don’t need to have led it – just know it well).
- A natural team builder who can motivate and lead through change.
- A proactive, sleeves-rolled-up mindset.
- Comfortable operating in complex academic environment,
Details:
- Salary: Up to £57,422
- Permanent position
- Start Date: as soon as possible but of course notice periods taken in to consideration
- Location: Hybrid, 2 days minimum onsite in the Midlands
I would love to hear from passionate professionals who want to shape, lead, and build something meaningful. Apply today and help us create a future-facing research support environment that truly makes a difference.
