Research and Innovation Support Officer

Research and Innovation Support Officer Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Full Time Cardiff, Wales 27396 - 32411 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job reference
23REQ0002584
Date posted
19/06/2023
Application closing date
17/07/2023
Location
Cyncoed and Llandaff Campus
Salary
£27, 396 - £32,411 per annum
Package
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Admin/Managerial
Attachments
Job Description Research & Innovation Support Officer CYM.pdf Job Description Research & Innovation Support Officer ENG.pdf
Job description

The opportunity


The Research and Innovation Team provides administrative support for the Schools’ Associate Deans of Research, the Associate Dean for Innovation, REF Coordinators and Graduate Studies Coordinators as well as academic staff who are engaged in research and innovation activities. The post-holder will support all research and innovation projects undertaken by research staff in the Schools.

You will thrive on working in a dynamic and focused support team and be willing to take on a range of tasks. You will be self-motivated, organised and IT literate and be skilled in reviewing processes and making positive suggestions for change. The role presents an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on our administration support services.


You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience Support all Research and Innovation (R&I) activities in the Schools. The list below gives an indication of the responsibilities expected of you:


  • Support PGR students from enrolment to completion using bespoke university software packages, as well as liaising with Registry, Student services and Finance regarding PGR matters.
  • Facilitate UK and overseas doctoral scholarship agreements including stipend payments where applicable.
  • Provide direct support to the School GSC, specific support includes: the Annual Graduate Studies Review, the annual PGR Experience Survey, and the School annual PGR Symposium.
  • Provide committee administration including the circulation of papers, taking minutes, and follow up on actions from meetings (Research Degrees, HTA, R&I Committee, Ethics Committee).
  • In conjunction with the Associate Deans and research leads organise seminars, external and public engagement events, conferences, and book venues, meeting rooms and programmes.
  • Coordinate and track School R&I “measures of success” against annual targets working with Associate Deans, Graduate Studies Coordinators (GSC), and REF Coordinators.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?


In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.


Our ESSH team has a strong reputation for delivering high quality and impactful services to enable an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success. We are therefore committed to improving and developing our colleagues and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.


Further information regarding our Schools can be found here: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/education/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/sportandhealthsciences/Pages/default.aspx


In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:


  • Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
  • Flexible and remote working opportunities.
  • Excellent family friendly policies.
  • Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
  • Access to all library facilities.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
  • Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Huw Jones, R&I Manager, at [email protected]


Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.


The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.


Further information


Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.

Research and Innovation Support Officer
Cardiff Metropolitan University

www.uwic.ac.uk
Cardiff, United Kingdom
John Bernard James Cappock
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
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