💼 Full-Time Position

Research Planning and Operations Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 107045 - Grade 8

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University of Birmingham
📍 birmingham, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
birmingham, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 30, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Position Details

Research Planning & Operations Manager – Research Strategy and Services

Location

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Salary and Grade

£47,389 to £56,535 (Grade 8). Potential progression to £63,606.

Job Summary

The Research Planning & Operations Manager is a key role within the Research Performance & Systems Innovation Team, providing senior operational leadership for REF and research planning activity, translating strategic direction into robust delivery, ensuring institutional research processes are coordinated, high quality, compliant, and delivered to schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the University’s REF2029 submission under the strategic direction of the Assistant Director (Head of Research Planning & Systems Strategy).
  • Develop and manage detailed REF project plans, timetables and risk registers, ensuring alignment across ‘Contribution to Knowledge ...