Unit Head, Research Support and Grants Management (RSGM), Office for Research [NIE]
Core
Lead the Research Support and Grants Management Unit to manage pre and post award administration of internal and external research grants, enabling faculty to secure funding and ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements.
Role type
Senior administrative leadership (Unit Head)
Builds
Research support functions, grants administration, and capacity-building programmes for faculty
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, grants management, audit and compliance, process improvement, stakeholder liaison, team supervision, data governance
Preferred skills
AI initiative adoption, change management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, administrative systems
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the unit; Ensure alignment of unit activities with institutional priorities; Liaise with academic departments and external parties on grants matters; Oversee grants management compliance and audit readiness; Prepare reports on grants matters and research funding; Lead planning and implementation of research support initiatives; Supervise and mentor the team; Drive process reviews and improvements including AI adoption.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership