Researcher Development Manager

About the Job

Part time 0.8FTE (29.6 hours per week)

Interview Date: 22 July 2024

The Researcher Development Manager leads training and development for the University of Northampton’s postgraduate research student community. They manage the delivery of a high-quality researcher development programme, including doctoral induction, development workshops and annual events. They work across the University’s Faculties and Institutes, advising students and supervisors on training needs. They ensure that the Researcher Development provision aligns with the University’s Research Plan, the UK Quality Code for Higher Education and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. They are part of the Graduate School team and manage a Researcher Development Administrator, who assists with organising events.

About You

The successful applicant will be an experienced researcher developer, with a track record of designing and delivering researcher development programmes. They will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the current postgraduate research environment and of developments in the sector, to ensure currency in the delivery of research services to support postgraduate research. They will work closely with colleagues in the Graduate School and across the University, and will also engage key internal and external stakeholders in the development of events and training. They will have excellent skills in time management, organisation, leadership, communication, problem-solving and event delivery.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Good Honours degree 
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable:

• Relevant vocational/professional qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body
• MRes, PhD or equivalent

Research and Knowledge Exchange

The Graduate School sits within the Directorate of Research and Knowledge Exchange. At the University of Northampton, all postgraduate researchers are overseen by the Graduate School, which has responsibility for administration, quality assurance and development. The Researcher Development Manager therefore has overall responsibility for postgraduate research student development across the whole University.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right To Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/