Role brief
Working as part of a team this role will oversee Jisc’s activities in the research data area including planning new projects and services to help universities improve how research data is managed, maintained, discovered and-used.
Research data is the effective management and re-use of research data, which is key to increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of research undertaken within UK universities.
This roles requires the successful candidate to specify, analyse, deliver and drive innovation for further and higher education in close collaboration with our customers, relevant experts and representative bodies.
Additionally, this role will provide specialist advice on how developments and trends in technology in their particular area or sector can be translated into new products and services that Jisc will deliver to support our customers. The ability to plan and monitor project budgets, as well as delivering projects on time are key.
We are looking for someone with:
- A good degree or relevant professional qualification and specialist knowledge
- A deep understanding and experience of eliciting customer needs
- Experience in designing and delivering programmes of work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff in research councils, HE and FE and skills sectors
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Benefits
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous contributory pension scheme (USS)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Childcare voucher scheme.
Location
Jisc has offices in Bristol, London, Harwell and Manchester - this role can be located in Bristol or London. Jisc is a geographically distributed organisation and travel to other locations may be required.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5 November at 12:00 noon.
Interviews will held in the week commencing Monday 10 November.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying please complete the application form and return it to our HR team applications@jisc.ac.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note that any appointment made is subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
No agencies please.
Further information
If you have any questions about the application process please email applications@jisc.ac.uk or call the HR team directly on 0203 697 5854.
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