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Director of Research, Development & Knowledge Exchange

Thank you for your interest in Nottingham Trent University. I am delighted you are considering applying for the post of Director of Research Development and Knowledge Exchange at one of the UK’s most innovative higher education institutions.

As part of my wider team and reporting directly to me, you will be joining a successful and ambitious university that is quickly rising up the league tables as well as being recognised for innovation and dynamism in its approachto research and its impact on our society.

In shaping our next strategy, we are reimagining what a university can be. This includes innovating both in the way we develop our research and in the way that we ensure impact on our city and region as well as nationally and globally. We are committed to involving our communities and students in setting our research agenda and in carrying out our research programmes.

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to look beyond current approaches to build on our strong heritage in this area and enhance our national and international reputation. If you have the passion and creativity to contribute to the ongoing success of one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities, and you have the insights, experience and ambition to take us forward, I am keen to hear from you.

Professor Nigel WrightDeputy Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation

With a host of accolades and accomplishments – including in April becoming the Guardian’s first University of the Year – this is an opportunity to shape innovation and excellence in teaching and further enhance the student experience of one of the UK’s most talked-about universities.

The University has a strong vision and clear proposition; summed up by Guardian University Guide editor, Judy Friedberg: “The university delivers overall academic excellence while paying close attention to the success of each individual student, no matter their background.”

Social mobility is a priority since a quarter of our student body is from households with a combined income of £15,000 or less. NTU was the first to sign up to the government’s new social mobility pledge, showing our commitment to working with schools and employers to improve life chances for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. TOP 20

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Nottingham Trent University is enjoying unprecedented success.

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2019The Guardian University Awards 2019

The key opportunities are:

Success for all

We are a destination of choice for an increasingly

diverse group of students with award-winning projects

that support positive progression, attainment and

outcomes. We are always seeking to enhance and

develop our student experience and our increasing

focus on appropriate internships and placements for

all is yielding significant results. This role will continue

to lead and drive through new strategies and initiatives

that maximise the opportunities for all our students.

Leading innovative learning

Our vision for academic innovation is ambitious

and we have made great strides in embedding

an institution-wide community of practice that

recognises inspirational teaching, shares innovative

practice, and investigates emerging themes in learning

and teaching. Your challenge is to build on this great

foundation to foster, nurture and grow existing

strengths through collaboratively-designed practice

and scholarship groups within NTU.

Engaging partnerships

NTU’s advancement in curriculum design, in

partnership with enterprises, has integrated

intellectual capability, vocational skills, work

experience, civic contribution and personalisation

into the design of all our courses. Aligned with the

University’s Strategic Plan, you will further cultivate

employer and institution partnerships for the

development of new organisational arrangements and

pathways to enable a wider spectrum of students to

access our courses.

Sustainability goals

NTU has a long tradition of placing sustainability

at the centre of its teaching, research and resource

management. We are proud to have retained the

position of 3rd out of more than 154 institutions in

the People & Planet University Green League 2019 –

through the dedicated work of our Green Academy.

Integrating social, environmental and economic

themes in learning and teaching is a priority and a

strong strategic focus for this post.

Creating the University of the FutureOur current strategy, “Creating the University of the Future” sets

out the University’s objectives to 2020. Next year we will launch our

new strategy, University, reimagined.

The University’s strategic plan was developed in close partnership

with our staff, students and stakeholders. It articulates our

ambitions across five themes:

Strategic Purpose

All our students excel in developing the knowledge, skills, and resilience to play the positive role in the society they envisage for themselves. They personalise their learning, combining theoretical rigour, practical relevance, and personal development. As the destination of choice for an increasingly diverse group of students and professionals, we collaborate with employers to challenge, surprise, and inspire all those who study with us.C

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As an international University, we nurture global citizenship, engage with the international research community, and attract talented students and staff from around the world.

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We play a leading role in the social, cultural,

economic and environmental development of

the City, East Midlands and United Kingdom.

We deploy our resources and expertise in

close alignment with strategic partners and

engage with a wide range of organisations in

order to enhance their prospects and those of

our students.En

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We champion an environment of collective pride in the University in which the contribution of our colleagues is recognised and respected. We encourage their creativity and voice and have a reputation for attracting, rewarding and retaining colleagues who share our ambitions and display the expertise, experience and enterprise to deliver them.

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We possess strong relationships and robust processes that enable discovery, drive innovation, and change the world, our students, and ourselves. They promote our disciplinary breadth, our intellectual depth, and our commitment to working across boundaries.V

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More detail can be found in the University’s Strategic Plan at www.ntu.ac.uk/strategy

Our Structure

The University is comprised of three

Colleges, structured as follows:

These eight schools cover a wide range of

disciplines at undergraduate level, and offer one

of the largest postgraduate portfolios in the UK.

Vice-Chancellor

Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic Quality and Development

Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation

Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

Director of Business Analysis and Development

Director of Marketing and Communications

Director of Human Resources

Director of Finance

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Science and Technology

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Art, Architecture, Design and Humanities

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Business, Law and Social Sciences

College of Science and Technology

School of Science and Technology

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Nottingham Business School

Nottingham Law School

School of Social Sciences

College of Art, Architecture, Design and Humanities

School of Art & Design

School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment

School of Arts and Humanities

Our CityNottingham is a place where big-city life meets a relaxed vibe, and dynamic culture.

From peaceful parks to big nights, Nottingham’s streets always urge you to try something new. The city of Nottingham is full of cultural attractions and is home to some of the best art galleries, music venues, museums and cinemas in the UK. It’s a city that embraces individuality.

Home of History

From what many argue is one of the UK’s oldest

taverns, to a host of restaurants including Michelin

starred Sat Bains, there’s something for every taste.

If shopping is your passion, then you are in for a treat

as our retail options have seen us ranked 5th in the UK

for the quality of our retail experience. And we don’t

even need to mention local legend Robin Hood, or his

homestead, Sherwood Forest, which is just over 20

miles away and makes the perfect day out.

Where hustle becomes hushed

Known for its beautiful green spaces, over 20% of

Nottingham is devoted to public parks and gardens.

A relaxing stroll or bike ride is never too far away, from

stunning nature reserves to rolling hills. Our castles,

caves and cultural attractions unite the past and

present, providing a fascinating place to explore.

Land of heroes

We’re a city of sporting legends – from the oldest

professional football club in the world, to sporting

giants like Carl Froch, Rebecca Adlington and Stuart

Broad. With the world-famous Trent Bridge cricket

ground, plus the National Water Sports Centre and

many country parks, Nottingham is as varied as it

is dynamic.

A sensible choice, for head and heart

Choosing a destination for a new home is not just about

the culture and transport options, it has to provide

you with a good quality of day-to-day life. With living

expenses being around five to seven percent lower than

the UK average, you will find your income goes that

little bit further in Nottingham. Whether you are looking

to buy or rent, property across the city stretches from

airy loft conversions in the city’s historic Lace Market,

to modern riverside apartments. For a family-friendly

area, West Bridgford, Mapperley or Beeston might

suit your needs, or perhaps one of the gothic Victorian

mansions in the Park Estate.

Nottingham is the perfect setting for an exciting new

opportunity. If you haven’t made your mind up already,

visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nottingham and see why it makes

the perfect home.

Combining an outstanding mix of city with countryside, this spectacular region boasts a £12.1 billion economy with £1 billion of that currently being spent on bringing our transport and business infrastructure up to a world-class standard. Speedy tram and rail links take you to a multitude of UK destinations, while the East Midlands airport means that you can be in a European city within a couple of hours.

Director of Research Development and Knowledge Exchange

Job purpose:

• Deputy Director of Research Development and

Knowledge Exchange

• Research Development and Partnership Managers (x3)

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Lead role in delivering and supporting the achievement of institutional targets for research, partnership and local engagement

• Provide strategic leadership to plan, organise, enhance and deliver a cohesive service with robust and consistent systems for regulatory and governance compliance.

• Provide strategic oversight, coordination and management of the University’s HEIF and HEBCIS submissions.

• Advise the DVC R&I, Academic Board and the University Executive Team on all matters relating to the operation and continuing development of Research Development and Knowledge Exchange.

• Service or represent research development and knowledge exchange on internal University committees and external events, as directed by the DVC R&I.

• Provide leadership for the design, development, implementation and successful adoption of relevant researcher and research-leadership centred infrastructure and services in such a way that opportunities to secure external funding are maximised.

• Ensure high quality planning, advice, delivery and project management of all aspects of NTU’s research, partnership development and local engagement, including the direct responsibility for specific programmes, ensuring that they are compliant with contractual requirements, internal procedures and deliver the required outputs.

• Lead on the negotiation of grants and contracts and act as an authorised signatory of the University, referring to, and taking specialist advice from, the University’s Legal Services team as appropriate.

• Take budgetary responsibility for the teams and services including planning budgets and resources and effective management of the budgets and resources.

• Lead, develop, motivate and manage staff in Research Development and Knowledge Exchange.

• Identify, develop and provide training and awareness programmes for the team and wider University community to ensure successful delivery of the services.

• Manage recruitment, appraisal and performance management of direct reports.

• Member of the University’s Leadership Team and represent NTU research development and knowledge exchange within national (and regional) initiatives.

Special requirement:

All staff are expected to comply with the University’s

Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies in

the performance of their duties.

Role overview and areas of responsibility

Knowledge

• Knowledge of research, innovation, knowledge

exchange and external engagement development and

management in the Higher Education (HE) sector in

the UK.

• Knowledge and understanding of HE systems and

procedures for academic research support and

engagement in knowledge exchange activities.

• Knowledge of strategic partnerships management

within an HE setting.

• In-depth knowledge of wider HE and public funding

streams related to knowledge exchange.

• Knowledge of design, writing and administrating

external funding applications for research and

knowledge exchange, including contract negotiation.

• Familiarity with the policies and rules of UK Research

and Innovation as they relate to the funding and quality

assessment of research, research training and the

Higher Education Innovation Fund.

• Knowledge of the support required in the management

of large grants.

• Good understanding of how to commercialise

knowledge linked to teaching and learning, research

and academic practice.

• Knowledge of the economic structures, agencies,

policies and funding streams related to economic

development.

Skills

• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and business

development in a research and knowledge exchange

environment.

• Ability to negotiate with and influence people at all

levels both internally and externally, and an ability to

win trust and respect of academics and researchers.

• Ability to develop productive external networks with

government, higher education organisations, economic

development agencies and/or research funding bodies.

• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships

with internal partners across academic disciplines,

school management structures and professional

services.

• Excellent written communication and inter-

personal skills.

• Proven ability to work closely with and influence

academic staff.

• Excellent organisational skills to prioritise conflicting

tasks and meet operational deadlines.

• Microsoft Office skills.

Experience

• Substantial senior management experience in research

development and/or knowledge exchange.

• Experience of growing external income and/or

commercial services and funding awards in a HE

institution or similar.

• Experience of leading and developing professional

support and information systems for research

and/or knowledge.

• Experience of overseeing and administering external

funding applications and projects.

• Experience of working within an environment that

operates within a research and / or knowledge

exchange funding framework.

• Experience of contract negotiation.

• Experience of delivering financial targets through

a team structure.

• Experience of leading and managing staff.

• Experience of managing budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline or

substantial research/enterprise experience.

Person Description

Employee BenefitsAs well as a competitive salary the benefits package includes a generous pension scheme, 35 days annual leave, 13 days bank holiday and University closure days, health assessment and private medical insurance.

NTU also offers a wide range of voluntary benefits,

savings and discounts for you and your family which

can be paid for direct from your salary each month,

allowing you to spread the cost:

• Gym Membership

• Travel: Bus, train and tram discounts

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Childcare Vouchers

• Savings club

• Travel Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Lifestyle discounts: shopping, restaurants, entertainment etc.

NTU currently operates the following three pension

schemes.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME

Open to all professional and research staff:

www.nottspf.org.uk/members

TEACHERS’ PENSIONS

Principal pension scheme for academic staff:

www.teacherspensions.co.uk

UNIVERSITIES’ SUPERANNUATION SCHEME (USS)

For further information: www.uss.co.uk

NTU can also offer up to £8,000 for relocation into

the area.

How to applyAnderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Nottingham Trent University. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact

Ed Pritchard on +44(0)7980 817 927 or Carolyn Coates on +44 (0)7825 871 944.

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 5th February 2020.

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV.

• A covering letter (maximum of 3 pages) setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification.

• Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two

referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without

prior permission from candidates.

• Please complete an Equal Opportunity Form.

Completed applications should be uploaded at

https://andersonquigley.com/candidates/ using the reference “AQ897”.