Research Culture Manager

King's College London

1mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Research & Development
Education & Teaching
London
Remote

Requirements

Essential Criteria
Awareness and understanding of research culture
Experience of developing and supporting innovative solutions and practical implementation for strategic change and staff development
Experience of working collaboratively within a team and across multiple organisations and strong interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and collegiate manner
Excellent project management skills for managing a complex programme and ability to work under pressure in a busy environment with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong skills in planning and facilitating workshops, events and working groups
Experience gathering, analysing, and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative data, undertake desktop research and report writing
Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to clearly explain specialist matters and influence others’ thinking
Highly proficient IT skills (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience of utilising advanced digital technology in day-to-day work
Desirable criteria
Experience working in Higher Education (HE) and/or health sector
Good understanding and experience of equality, diversity and inclusion, organisational development and research careers within Higher Education

Responsibilities

Specifically, the project focuses on capitalising on existing good practice and resources across the partner institutions and developing new activities that support and embed this provision consistently across our Centre.
Working with the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, Research Culture and EDI Lead, Public Engagement Co-ordinator and the leadership team, you will be responsible for implementing a programme of research culture activities across the Centre focusing on improving career development for research staff and students and building an inclusive environment.
As Research Culture Manager, you will create clear ownership, expertise and accountability for delivery of initiatives and improvements to research culture.
You will also work with local and central Research Culture teams within the three universities to ensure the Centre’s initiatives are communicated and embedded across the Centre and that examples of best practice are shared across the universities.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we work towards establishing an open, positive, and inclusive research culture within REACT and across our universities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Research Culture Manager.

What is the primary goal of the Research Culture Manager?

The primary goal is to support the Centre in achieving its strategic objective to become a beacon of best practice for research culture through initiatives and culture change that ensure all staff and students feel included.

Where will the Research Culture Manager be working?

The Research Culture Manager will be working across the virtual Centre and the partner institutions: King’s College London, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Oxford.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Essential qualifications include awareness of research culture, experience in strategic change and staff development, strong interpersonal skills, excellent project management abilities, and proficiency in IT skills.

Is experience in Higher Education or the health sector required?

Experience in Higher Education and/or the health sector is desirable but not essential.

How long is the contract for this position?

The contract is for a fixed term of 3 years and 11 months.

What is the application process for this role?

Candidates are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the job advert.

When are the interviews scheduled for this position?

Interviews for this post are scheduled for June 11th and 12th, 2025.

What is the salary for the Research Culture Manager position?

The salary for this position is £45,497 per annum, inclusive of the London Weighting Allowance.

Are there any specific groups encouraged to apply for this role?

Yes, applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who identify as being from a racialised or ethnic minority or have a disability, as these groups are currently under-represented in the team.

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Mission & Purpose

King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).   King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.