Change Director (Research)

We are looking for a

n exceptional senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Substantial leadership experience and significant achievement, with the ability to build trust, motivate and inspire others through change.
• A proven track record of leading complex change beyond formal spans of control in a multi-stakeholder environment, including service review, redesign, innovation and improvement.
• Credibility with researchers and senior academic leaders, together with the personal authority and judgement to take strategic decisions and represent the University at senior level.
• A strong external network in research management, with current knowledge of research support practice and research support systems.
• Outstanding communication, persuasion, listening and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High levels of personal effectiveness, organisation and coordination, with experience mobilising broadly based teams to deliver against demanding plans and deadlines.
• Proven team leadership, management and development skills.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to evolving organisational needs, and demonstrate drive and resilience.
• A leadership approach that is enabling and supportive, ambitious and innovative, engaged and curious, purposeful and proactive, and open and accountable.

Sponsorship and Right To Work This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.