United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Head of Research and Development

Location:Birmingham, UK

Ref: H0RD/IR-AC/0915

Contract:Permanent

Salary: £44,982 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Research and Development based in Birmingham, UK who will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Research and Development departments and will manage a group of researchers. The post holder will be expected to provide leadership and offer expertise and skills in research and development for the Islamic Relief Academy working in the third sector. The person must have proven experience and ability in research leadership, with capability to lead multiple and diverse projects and a demonstrable track record of research output. You will contribute significantly to the management of complex research projects and will be responsible for their financial management and delivery.

The Head of Research and Development will be reporting to the Operations Director. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to build the technical, operational and knowledge capacity of the research and development division. As the Head of Research and Development you will represent IR’s research and development agenda throughout the organisation and to an international audience.

The successful applicant will need to have a successful track record of supervision of researchers of academic merit, such as research staff, postgraduate students and/or professional delegates. You will have experience of leading and managing a group of staff. The candidate will have a strong record of written output, in terms of published works based on research. You will be able to present complex and sensitive issues and have the ability to build and lead teams. The candidate will have the ability to manage projects effectively and meet targets on time. You will have an awareness of current issues in Higher Education and funding agencies, with particular reference to research and consultancy.

Excellent communication skills in English is essential, knowing a second language (Arabic, French or German) is desirable.

Applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis and the vacancy will close as soon as the right candidate is found.

Closing date: On-Going

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered