Job reference
P91206
Date posted
28/03/2024
Application closing date
28/04/2024
Location
Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary
Competitive
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
IT and Digital
Attachments
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Assistant Director Research IT
Job description
IT Services
The University of Exeter has an ambitious strategy embracing the opportunity of digital in research, key to which will be the evolution of our Research IT capability. The University is therefore seeking to bring in Research IT's first, strategic leader who will plan the future for Research IT at Exeter.
The new Assistant Director of Research IT will engage with our research community, then define the future strategy and roadmap for Research IT which will accelerate our progress in research impact and power.
The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities, having been ranked 137th in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, and 13th in the UK, in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. With around 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, we and are proud that in the National Student Survey 2022, we were ranked first amongst Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction.
The Assistant Director of Research IT is a newly created, critical role. Reporting to the Director of IT Services, you will be responsible for ensuring that the University's Research IT capability (service and change) is fit for purpose and able to protect, support and enhance the full breadth of research IT services that will be delivered either on-campus, purely digitally or in a blended model. The post offers the opportunity for an individual to deliver an effective future Research IT service, which will facilitate improved, efficient research at Exeter. We need a strategic thinking, scientific or research computing leader, with the ability to engage with senior research stakeholders and who can encourage a progressive, efficient Research IT service.
The RoleHow to Apply
To see much more about this exciting opportunity and to download the full candidate pack, please follow the link below:
www. berwickpartners.co.uk/90914
For a confidential discussion, contact Alex Richardson at our retained search consultants Berwick Partners on [email protected] or on 07736 378 614.
Initial pre-screening interviews with Berwick Partners will take place in the weeks' commencing 06 and 13 May with University of Exeter interviews expected to take place in the week commencing 27 May 2024.
Closing date: 28th April