Head of Faculty Research and Innovation Support
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Overview
The University of Bristol is seeking to appoint three experienced senior leaders to join our Division of Research, Enterprise, and Innovation (DREI) as Heads of Faculty Research and Innovation Services. These are key professional leadership roles responsible for managing the delivery of research and innovation services and support operations within the faculties, to enable the delivery of Faculty and University strategic priorities.
The role holders will lead a significant transformation in the way research and innovation are supported across the University. As part of the University-wide Professional Services Transformation Programme (PSTP), they will develop seamless, consistent and effective research and innovation services across the faculties, shaping and delivering research and innovation support within each faculty in line with PSTP design principles, University and faculty strategy.
This is an ideal opportunity for senior leaders with experience in leading transformational change at scale and in delivering strategic programmes, familiar with working in a matrix management structure, ideally from a research management-focused sector.
What will you be doing?
* Line managed by the Executive Director of Research, Enterprise and Innovation, and with an informal reporting line to the Director of Faculty Operations, to define, shape and lead a significant transformation in the way in which research and innovation is supported across the University, in line with the University-wide Professional Services Transformation Programme (PSTP).
* Lead on and take overall management responsibility for the delivery of research and innovation activities against Faculty strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic ambition.
* Lead day-to-day operations of professional services Research & Innovation staff within the Faculty, setting service standards and ensuring the team is adaptable to changing needs and working to defined service standards.
* Lead and support relevant strategic planning processes, pre- and post-award activities, support for REF submission development and research translation, working with key academic and Professional Services stakeholders.
You should apply if
* Proven track record in senior leadership within a higher education or similar complex environment, with experience of effective leadership and management of large teams, ideally with a research management focus.
* Demonstrated delivery of significant change management and large-scale projects.
* The ability to inspire confidence with the drive and desire to support customer needs internally and externally.
* Resilience and diplomacy, with the ability to work in close partnership with colleagues to provide a seamless research and innovation service across divisions and faculties.
* Demonstrable evidence of defining and delivering innovative solutions.
* A depth of understanding of University/Faculty opportunities and challenges.
* Authoritative understanding of the major issues and opportunities within the research and innovation landscape.
Additional information
For informal queries please contact Sophie Collet, Executive Director - Research, Enterprise and Innovation, sophie.collet@bristol.ac.uk
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday November 9th 2025.
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