Job Title:
Ethics and Research & Innovation Support Officer
School/Unit:
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Location:
Llandaff Campus
Salary:
4 A/B £25,217 - £30,046 per annnum
Hours:
37 hours per week
Tenure:
Permanent
Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Our performance in this year’s Guide is exceptional. Our University was the biggest riser in Wales, and the third biggest in the UK, placing us in the UK top 40 for student satisfaction with teaching quality and the wider student experience.
We are very pleased that our strong performance has resulted in the University attracting high numbers of well qualified students and we are now seeking additional staff in both our academic schools and professional services departments.
The Opportunity
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences is a recognised centre of excellence in the UK and has established a national and international reputation for the quality of its academic and research work in the areas of sport and health sciences. Based across the Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses, we provide a broad range of vocationally focused academic programmes and pride ourselves on good student feedback and excellent graduate employability. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited to meet the requirements of the sport and healthcare professions and we engage closely with industry to provide consultancy services and professional development programmes. Our School also delivers a thriving research culture, with over 100 PhD students across a variety of disciplines. The wellbeing of our staff, students and our local community underpins everything we do as we continue to add value through our teaching, innovation and research.
You will co-ordinate and facilitate the ethics approval process for all relevant projects undertaken by staff and students in the School and will play a pivotal role in the co-ordination, publication and promotion of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) planning activities, linking the Schools submission to the wider University strategy.
You will also assist the School in adhering to the requirements of the Human Tissue Act 2014. You will be a valued addition to our team supporting the School’s Research & Enterprise activity.
You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.
What we are looking for - Experience & Strengths
Essential Qualifications
A good honours degree and/or equivalent proven track record of relevant work experience
5 x GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths (Grade C and above) or relevant experience
Our total reward package
We have a range of great benefits for employees including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions
Flexible and remote working opportunities
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage
Access to all library facilities
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
How to apply
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Huw Jones, Research and Innovation Support Manager, at hpjones@cardiffmet.ac.uk
To start your application please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 1 November 2020, 16:30 pm.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Our Strategic Plan underpins our commitment to recruit and retain the best talent and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We appoint on merit.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic all of our recruitment is being conducted virtually. We aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.
Further Information
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