Bader College, located at historic Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, is the overseas campus of Queen’s University, Canada. The campus occupies a 600-acre estate, including a range of academic, residential, and recreational facilities. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide exceptional academic programming for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Canada and around the world. We also serve as a venue for international conferences and meetings.
We are currently seeking a Head of Research and Innovation to lead our newly established Research and Innovation Unit. If you are passionate about being at the forefront of research, scholarship, and innovation in a diverse and stimulating academic environment, and if you have a drive to shape institutional strategy, contribute to decision-making, and leave a positive environmental legacy, we would love to hear from you. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week).
As the Head of Research and Innovation, your main responsibilities will include:
– Developing and implementing a strong research and innovation strategy that aligns with the college’s long-term vision and strategic goals.
– Cultivating partnerships and collaborations with external organizations, industry stakeholders, and funding bodies to secure additional funding opportunities for our projects.
– Ensuring Bader College’s research agenda focuses on highlighting its educational strengths, as well as the sustainability and preservation of Herstmonceux Castle Estate and associated historical buildings. We aim to leverage our unique context to create a living lab where diverse researchers can come together to address some of the world’s greatest challenges.
To apply for this position, please send a copy of your latest CV and a personal statement outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in this pivotal role to bc.recruitment@queensu.ca.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The application deadline is August 31, 2023. Short-listed candidates will be invited to deliver a 10-minute presentation on their operational priorities for this role during an in-person interview at Herstmonceux Castle. Interview dates will be confirmed.
Bader College is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and diversity. We support fair treatment and opportunity for all, and no applicant or employee is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation