6 University of Birmingham jobs in England & Wales

Reporting to the Assistant Director RSSD, (Head of Contracts Policy & Compliance) and working closely with the RSSD College Hub Leadership Teams, the Trusted Research Manager (TRM) will work with senior colleagues to: develop a consistent framework of operation for regulatory compliance and adherence with funder terms and conditions; support the training and development of RSSD colleagues and academic staff in matters relating to Trusted Research; and support the delivery of the University's control environment with regards to research regulatory matters. The TRM is a new post within RSSD that will have an opportunity to work at a senior level to support and drive the next stage of our Trusted Research strategy and policies, Being approachable and open to staff within the RSSD and the wider University is a key element of the role. Key internal stakeholders include researchers, senior academic leaders, and RSSD colleagues, and the Trusted Research Manager will also have the opportunity to develop relationships with partners, funders and HEIs from across the sector. Developing staff in an inclusive environment that supports all colleagues to thrive is key to the RSSD culture and that of the wider University, and the successful candidate will be supported to continually develop their own professional practice. The role will appeal to those with experience of working in a research support, research governance, audit, compliance, and/or legal environment. Please attach your CV to your application. Main Duties

• Support the Assistant Director, RSSD (Head of Contracts Policy & Compliance) and the RSSD College Hubs Leadership Teams to develop an internal framework for the delivery of the Trusted Research agenda at the University.
• Receive and review queries relating to Export Control (research), support referrals to the ECJU and RCAT. Draft and support export licence applications where required.
• Provide advice and guidance to Professional Services and Academic colleagues on matters relating to Trusted Research.
• Implement, oversee, and regularly improve our Trusted Research processes, and associated guidance, and support the development of training programmes for our Professional Services and Academic staff.
• Support internal networks across professional services and academic services to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach t trusted research, allowing mechanisms to be put in place to ensure compliance across all university activities.
• Be well networked and informed about potential new developments/changes to legislation that may affect the University's delivery of research.
• Provide input into high quality written papers /reports and presentations on a range of topic areas associated with the wider responsibilities of the role.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director RSSD (Head of Contracts Policy & Compliance), attending meeting with internal and external stakeholders to offer expert advice and support relating to Trusted Research.
• Actively manage equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade., Roles at this level provide authoritative professional advice and opinion across a range of activities and/or will lead and manage diverse team(s) and resources. You will use your professional skills to resolve problems where the solution is not immediately apparent. Significant evaluation and independent thought is therefore required to resolve ambiguity. You will have wide discretion to decide on direction whilst ensuring activities are broadly consistent with operational policies. You will be able to influence policy through advising on the impact of policy change and implementation in your area of work. You will need to assess the impact of your activities across your area, with related areas and to ensure they fit with the broader objectives of the University.
Core competencies/transferable skills Working at this level you will be able to develop and successfully use the following core competencies/transferable skills in each of the areas shown below. You will be expected to take ownership for getting things done, including calling on or joining others to assist. You will be expected to be flexible as required in supporting your department and wider University. Planning and organising
• provide professional expertise, and manage resources and/or a diverse team;
• integrate and co-ordinate work across different parts of the department/university;
• lead and manage staff who are likely to be carrying out diverse duties, and ensure collaborative working to deliver a successful service;
• project manage activities to facilitate major changes;
• develop policy within functional guidelines, and contribute to strategic development within own area;
• be accountable for the quality and professionalism of service delivery, with an appreciation of longer term issues.
Problem solving and decision making
• anticipate, interpret and assess customer needs, identifying trends, generating original ideas and testing innovative solutions;
• deal with significant people management issues such as change programmes;
• resolve issues which may not have arisen before through use of experience and judgement.
  
  People are at the heart of what we are and do., Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) plus relevant practical experience - where no equivalent qualification is held substantial practical relevant experience and expertise in a series of progressively more demanding roles will be required.
• Experience of providing support to complex issues, with an ability to disseminate that expertise to others to ensure understanding and compliance at all levels of the University.
• Proven ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences, and to produce and analyse source material, information and data.
• Knowledge of the geopolitical issues impacting the UK and/or overseas research funding environment, including broader sector/commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills, with proven experience of managing complex processes and engaging with peers and staff who are not direct reports.
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to analyse complex qualitative and quantitative information and present conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Judgement and proven problem-solving skills that will help to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies across the service area and beyond.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly proficient IT skills, including the MS Office suite. Confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required.
• High level of self-motivation and personal accountability with ability to plan and deliver goals to deadlines under pressure.
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied.
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action., Organisational understanding
• have an excellent understanding of your own working area and a broad understanding of the contribution other areas make to the success of the University;
• have an excellent understanding of how the University operates, together with an understanding of how academia operates in the UK;
• demonstrate empathy with the academic endeavour and seek to encourage others to do so.
Relationships and communication
• use coaching skills to motivate and develop staff;
• proactively and sensitively manage the performance of their team and create a motivating environment;
• influence others (including across the University) to follow a particular course of action;
• represent the department at internal and external meetings/events/network with colleagues in other institutions to share best practice.
  
  The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
  
  We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the Background The University has a bold vision to build upon the success of REF2021 by continuing to enhance research performance across awards, outputs, income, and impact. At the core of this endeavour lies the Research Strategy & Services Division (RSSD), a newly established department focused on catalysing the University's Birmingham 2030 research ambitions.