Research Culture and Quality Manager (AHSS focus)

Department:                             Trinity Research 

Job Category and Level:         Professional, Administrative & Support; Administrative Officer 1 (to the bar)

Hours of Post:                          35 hours per week

The Purpose of the Role 

To lead and manage the improvement of research culture and quality across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS), through consultation, strategic programme planning and delivery, and the provision of expert insight and support. The role holder will develop strong networks across the institution to ensure that research culture and quality issues are tackled, that examples of best practice are developed and celebrated, and that Trinity fosters a culture of inclusive and excellent research. 

This role is one of three Research Culture and Quality Managers, focusing specifically on the Faculty of AHSS.

Context 

The role is based in the Research Strategy and Policy team within Trinity Research, with close working across the Faculty of AHSS. Reporting to the Head of Research Strategy and Policy, this role will work alongside Research Culture and Quality Managers for the other Faculties at Trinity, learning from their respective experiences, and ensuring a consistent cross-institutional service for research culture and quality.

 Through the work of its teams, Trinity Research is responsible for: delivering sector-leading support to the research community, leading work on institutional research strategy, research policy and research culture initiatives, leading the University’s engagement with national and international research funding and policy matters, and working to enhance the profile and reputation of the University’s research.

Person Requirements 

Knowledge and Qualifications 

Essential 

• The post-holder must be qualified to degree level or equivalent 

• Recent and relevant knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector 

• Demonstrable knowledge of key current international and national quality and culture issues relevant to University research 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite 

• Experience of working in research culture contexts Desirable 

• Experience of working in interdisciplinary research contexts 

• Experience of working with AHSS disciplines or strong understanding of the AHSS research landscape