Head of Contracts, Policy and Governance

Expires

5th February 2018

Reference number: SOU-955918TW

Research and Innovation Services has recently realigned its core activities creating this new position of Head of Contracts, Policy and Governance. You will lead a team of approximately eighteen professionals specialised in research contracting, governance and research policy development in alignment of the University’s Research and Enterprise Strategy. You will report to the Director of Research and Innovation Services and will be a key member of the Department’s management team. You will participate in the development of the University’s strategy and assure the execution of that strategy to the benefit of the University and society as a whole.

As well as having considerable research contract experience and being commercially astute, you will have strong knowledge and experience of leading teams in the Higher Education Sector have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of virtual teams. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Professor Mark Spearing, Interim Director, Research and Innovation Services – email: S.M.Spearing@southampton.ac.uk or call 023 80599526.

 

Application procedure:

For information and to apply please click here www.jobs.soton.ac.uk

The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 955918TW on all correspondence.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.