Job Description
Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, inspired by our founder’s vision of a ‘place of useful learning’, and ambitious to make a real difference to the lives of our students, the society we are part of, and the world we share. Research is a key component of our aims to solve key global challenges, and to support the development of innovative advances and productive economies and societies via internationally leading research, teaching and translational expertise.
We are seeking an innovative Research Information Manager to lead our Research Information (RI) Team within Research and Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES). Passionate about enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the responsible assessment of research, you will support Strathclyde’s research and knowledge exchange ambitions through provision of robust reporting and analysis, system and process design, and associated project management. Working closely with the Research Policy Manager, key areas of work include: regular reporting on progress towards the University’s strategic goals with a focus on research-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); fulfilment of research funder reporting requirements (including overseeing annual Researchfish submissions and supporting institutional preparations for research assessment exercises such as REF 2028); oversight of ongoing management of Strathclyde’s research information system (Pure); and management and development of systems for compliance monitoring and reporting. You will also have line management responsibility within the team (currently two direct reports).
With proven experience in a relevant setting, you will have excellent data analysis skills, extensive experience of systems management and development, and be able to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, including Senior Officers.