Head of Research and Enterprise (Governance, Ethics and Integrity)

Head of (Research and Enterprise (Governance, Ethics and Integrity) Hybrid | Midlands-based | Up to £57,422 | Permanent | 2 Days Onsite Are you ready to shape the future of research governance, culture, and systems in a university environment that’s building from the ground up? I am looking for a values-driven leader to join our growing Research & Enterprise team, someone who’s hands-on, collaborative, and motivated to make a real impact. This is a professional services role, ideal for someone who thrives on getting stuck in, leading change, and empowering new teams. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead on research, governance and integrity, including ethics management and trusted research. Oversee research culture work – including embedding concordats and institution-wide initiatives. Manage and develop a new, growing team (initially 3–4 direct reports). Provide high-level oversight of systems (you’ll oversee – two specialists already in place). Work closely with their coordinator and senior officer (research culture ) to support institutional funding and positive research environments. Why This Role? No legacy issues – this is a rare chance to build from scratch. Work with a friendly, ambitious team led by a collaborative and respected leadership group. Make your mark in shaping research support for the future. Hybrid working with flexibility – minimum 2 days onsite (Tues/Weds preferred). What they are Looking For: Experience in research, governance, integrity, and ethics/trusted research. Understanding of research culture and sector concordats (don’t need to have led it – just know it well). A natural team builder who can motivate and lead through change. A proactive, sleeves-rolled-up mindset. Comfortable operating in complex academic environment, Details: Salary: Up to £57,422 Permanent position Start Date: as soon as possible but of course notice periods taken in to consideration Location: Hybrid, 2 days minimum onsite in the Midlands I would love to hear from passionate professionals who want to shape, lead, and build something meaningful. Apply today and help us create a future-facing research support environment that truly makes a difference.

Location: West Midlands, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025