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Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement

Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLINGBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
The Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement (RIBE) at the University of Stirling will provide transformational leadership that will contribute to advancing the University...Show moreLast updated: 25 days ago
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Trainee Driving Instructor - Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Trainee Driving Instructor - Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland

My Four WheelsBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
£20,000.00–£35,000.00 yearly
Full-time +1
My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting ...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Office Angels LimitedCornton, United Kingdom
The role - Finance Administrator.Our client is seeking a proactive Finance Administrator to join their team.In this role, you will have an exciting opportunity to work alongside the existing team t...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
Retail Sales Assistant

Retail Sales Assistant

American GolfForth View, Stirling
£10.42 hourly
Permanent
At American Golf, we're passionate about golf and dedicated to helping golfers of all levels enhance their game.We believe in delivering exceptional service, offering expert knowledge, and providin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Production Operator

Production Operator

Search Consultancy LimitedBridge of Allan, Stirling and Falkirk, United Kingdom
Temporary
Production Operators, Bridge of Allan, £13.We are looking for people of all backgrounds to join our established Production Team in Bridge of Allan covering various tasks & duties in a Production Op...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Certain AdvantageScotland, Stirling, Bridge of Allan
£30,000.00–£35,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply
We are looking to speak to experienced secretaries and PA's who are seeking a new challenge in Stirling.Within this role, you will be servicing C-Suite level stakeholders with a variety of professi...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
Abattoir Operative

Abattoir Operative

ABP UKBridge of Allan, Stirling
Quick Apply
ABP in Bridge of Allan are currently looking for Skilled Abattoir Operatives to come and join our fantastic team.As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience o...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Shop Manager

Shop Manager

Bayne'sBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
£28,534.00 yearly
Shop Manager, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HN.To be considered for this position you will have experience in a management or supervisory role within a retail or a customer facing environment.You will be g...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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AVON Representatives wanted in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland – start today

AVON Representatives wanted in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland – start today

Reps.co.ukBridge of Allan, Stirling and Falkirk, United Kingdom
Full-time +1
Start a career with one of the best beauty brands around?.World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for full and part time representatives in the UK right now as business expands.This...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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International Recruitment Resourcer

International Recruitment Resourcer

CONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDCornton, United Kingdom
Full-time +3
CS International Recruitment are part of Contract Scotland which was established to redefine recruitment and set a new standard, to challenge how the recruitment industry works.We don’t work to a t...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Secondary Teacher- Social Subjects, Wallace High School - STR07781

Secondary Teacher- Social Subjects, Wallace High School - STR07781

Stirling CouncilCausewayhead, United Kingdom
Full-time
Wallace High School is committed to the provision of the highest standards of educational provision for each and every young person through effective learning and teaching and a robust pupil suppor...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

Connect AppointmentsRaploch, United Kingdom
Connect Appointments are recruiting reliable and motivated individuals to join our.Based within their site close to Gleneagles you will be an essential member of the warehouse team, ensuring the sm...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
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Personal Assistant in Stirling

Personal Assistant in Stirling

Enable ScotlandBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
£12.60 hourly
Shifts can include Day shift, Overnight Support and Wakened nights.Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?. Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most import...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
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Estimator

Estimator

PFC Careers LimitedBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
PFC careers are working with a really respected SME contractor in the restoration sector to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis. The company have been going for in excess of 20 years and speci...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
Fire Alarm Service and Commissioning Engineers

Fire Alarm Service and Commissioning Engineers

Protec Fire Detection PLCScotland (Central Belt)
£31,000.00–£43,400.00 yearly
Full-time
To work with and under instruction from Customer Services Team Members, complying with work instructions, company policies and Health and Safety procedures. To maintain a working knowledge of simple...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Work from home as an Online Computer science tutor - Part Time

Work from home as an Online Computer science tutor - Part Time

FindtutorsBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
Remote
Part-time
Explore teaching opportunities with Findtutors for Computer science courses through online instruction.We are actively seeking dynamic and innovative private and online tutors to join our esteemed ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Cyber Threat Analyst

Cyber Threat Analyst

M&GKildean
£65,000.00 yearly
Full-time
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.The Cyber Threat An...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Work From Home - Paid Research

Work From Home - Paid Research

Research TribeBridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Remote
Part-time +1
Would you like to work from home part time and be rewarded for sharing your opinion?.Research Tribe is looking for people across the UK to participate in research opportunities.You could become a m...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Vehicle Mechanic

Vehicle Mechanic

The AABridge of Allan, Scotland
Ready to be Always Ahead? So are we.As one of our Roadside Rescue Mechanics you’ll be there for our customers, come rain or shine. Always ready to provide friendly help and reassurance, you&rs...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Starbucks Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Shift Supervisor

EG GroupStirling, GB, FK9 4UA
£12.25 hourly
Part-Time, 16 - Hours Available / Permanent.Please be advised that, as this is a food establishment, there may be potential exposure to allergens in the workplace. We are looking for a dedicated Shi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement

Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLINGBridge of Allan, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job description

The Post

The Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Business Engagement (RIBE) at the University of Stirling will provide transformational leadership that will contribute to advancing the University's research and innovation ambitions, driving excellence across the institution. This pivotal role will spearhead the delivery of the University's Research and Innovation Strategy, whilst ensuring exceptional performance in REF2029 and maximising research and innovation impact. Our ambitions are to accelerate our recently designed multidisciplinary missions-oriented-research foundations, striving for an annual £40M R&I income and encouraging an innovative culture.

Working in close partnership with the Deputy Principal Research and Innovation (DPR&I), the role holder will deliver robust frameworks to enhance research quality, secure strategic partnerships, and create sustainable pathways for innovation and knowledge exchange which are evidence-based and data-informed. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to shape Stirling's research ecosystem and accelerate its trajectory as a research-intensive institution.

The Executive Director of RIBE leads the RIBE directorate, playing a vital role in enabling institutional objectives and ambitions. As well as providing strategic direction by developing a compelling vision for the function, the role holder will be expected to foster an enabling service culture underpinned by an effective business partnering approach.

The Executive Director of RIBE reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary and is a member of the Professional Services Leadership Team (PSLT).

Description of Duties

Professional Leadership

  • Inform the development of the University’s strategic objectives, contributing to the delivery of the enabling plans, with particular focus on embedding the new Research and Innovation Strategy
  • Provide professional input to inform strategic decision-making as a part of the University’s senior team
  • Contribute to the leadership of professional services through collaboration with peers and engagement in the Professional Services Leadership Team
  • Work in partnership with academic leaders to align professional services with research and innovation priorities
  • Lead cross-institutional initiatives to enhance research culture and environment
  • Champion the University's research and innovation achievements to internal and external stakeholders

Directorate Leadership

  • Provide visionary leadership to the RIBE directorate, fostering a high-performance culture focused on enabling research excellence and innovation that is objective and KPI-driven
  • Lead and develop professional teams across research support, knowledge exchange, and business engagement functions, ensuring partnering approaches are pro-active and responsive
  • Ensure implementation of effective business and data monitoring platforms
  • Drive continuous improvement through regular service review, culture and stakeholder feedback
  • Ensure robust governance and compliance frameworks for research and innovation activities
  • Research Excellence

  • Work with the DPR&I to lead the development and implementation of an ambitious research strategy aligned with REF2029, including establishing systematic preparation processes, output optimisation frameworks, and impact case development
  • Drive continuous enhancement of research quality and environment through identifying targeted investment, mentorship programmes, and recruitment aligned with strategic priorities
  • Establish robust research performance monitoring systems and implementation plans to track progress against key metrics and enable evidence-based decision-making
  • Design and implement comprehensive support mechanisms to increase research income, including from Research Councils, industry partnerships, and international funding sources
  • Oversee frameworks to identify and nurture emerging research strengths while sustaining existing areas of excellence
  • Innovation and Impact

  • Develop with the DPR&I and implement a transformational innovation strategy that creates clear pathways from research to impact
  • Establish new mechanisms to dramatically enhance knowledge exchange, including contemporary and efficient approaches to industry collaboration, IP commercialisation, licensing and startup creation
  • Create sustainable innovation ecosystems that connect academic expertise with external partners and market opportunities that connect locally, regionally and across the globe
  • Lead the development of impact acceleration programmes to increase the reach and significance of research outcomes
  • Business Engagement and Partnerships

  • Foster strategic partnerships with industry, government, and international collaborators to enhance research capabilities and create new opportunities for knowledge exchange and innovation
  • Secure major strategic investments and partnerships that align with the University's research priorities
  • Represent the University in negotiations, influencing key stakeholders such as government bodies, UKRI, and funding organisations, ensuring the University’s strategic interests are well represented
  • Build sustainable relationships with regional and national innovation networks and clusters, encouraging a VC fund that synergises with local enterprise ecosystems
  • Essential Criteria

    This role represents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of research and innovation at a dynamic institution such as Stirling with ambitious growth and impact plans. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with practical expertise to deliver transformational change in research excellence, innovation, and impact that is fiscally and operationally sustainable.

    Successful candidates will demonstrate the following :

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Degree and equivalent professional experience
  • Substantial strategic leadership experience in research and innovation management within higher education or industry
  • Demonstrable track record of enabling research excellence and REF performance improvement
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing successful innovation and impact strategies
  • Evidence of building effective partnerships with major funding bodies and industry
  • Track record of leading transformational change in complex organisations by evidenced-based data
  • Deep understanding of the UK and EU research funding landscape and REF requirements
  • Comprehensive understanding of REF2029 preparations and requirements
  • Expert knowledge of research funding mechanisms and strategies
  • Strong grasp of innovation and knowledge exchange best practices and an appetite for creativity and risk-taking
  • Understanding of intellectual property and commercialisation processes
  • Knowledge of impact measurement and evaluation methodologies
  • Awareness of emerging trends in research policy and funding
  • Personal Attributes

  • Leadership skills that engender a positive collaborative and collegiate culture, sustaining high performing and effective teams that engage with colleagues across the University with the ability to engage in a fast-changing policy and business environment
  • Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to influence the direction of organisational development, and to translate strategic goals into action
  • Analytical critical thinking skills with well-developed emotional intelligence, sound judgement and political awareness
  • Commercial acumen and business development capabilities
  • Strong negotiating skills and ability to establish and achieve targets and monitor performance indicators
  • Personal integrity, self-awareness and a commitment to personal development and self- reflection
  • For a full job description and details on how to apply please click on the 'apply' button.