Head of Policy and Integrity

Research Services

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Policy and Integrity in the Department of Research and Innovation.

The Head of Policy and Integrity within Research and Innovation (R&I) is a pivotal appointment for the College, focussing on enabling the delivery of the College’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Innovation, the Head of Policy and Integrity is a member of the Senior Management Team in R&I and is responsible for providing leadership and vision for the Policy and Integrity team and REF project team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Management and Administration professional with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to think and act strategically. You will have an excellent understanding of research governance and integrity and the experience to be the College lead in one the following areas:

• research and knowledge exchange policy and the delivery of research assessment exercises and statutory returns including REF and KEF
• research ethics and integrity
• risk and compliance

As it is essential that we maintain expertise across all areas, please note that the panel will need to take account of the overall makeup of the team when making a decision.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0223-061

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 February 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration . Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.