Head of Policy and Integrity

Salary: This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 10 April 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Policy and Integrity.

The Head of Policy and Integrity within Research and Innovation (R&I) is a pivotal appointment for the University, focusing on enabling the implementation of the university strategy and its commitment to delivering world-leading research, to equitable global partnerships and to is role as a university of social purpose.

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 the University Professional Services Leadership Team.  They are responsible for providing leadership, vision and oversight 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 University 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 in research

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 the decision to appoint.

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 London 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: [email protected]  

Please quote the reference: 0324-092

Interview Date: To be Confirmed 

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Further details:   Job Description & Person Specification     

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .