Head of Research Degrees Programme 0.5 FTE

With the launch of our ambitious Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2022-2027, this is an exciting opportunity to lead our expanding Postgraduate Research Degrees programme.

With the formation of two new research institutes and six new Programme Research Groups, you will join a dynamic research environment where there are studentships and bursaries available for current and prospective Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, as well as dedicated studio space for practice-based research and opportunities to work closely with our East Gallery and East Gallery Fellows.

The Research Degrees Programme Leader will have responsibility for guiding the strategic development of postgraduate research at the university. Working with the Dean of Research & Knowledge Exchange you will help to strengthen postgraduate research, to maintain academic standards and assure the quality of the Postgraduate Researcher experience.

You will play a key role in developing and supporting the research environment for PGRs and staff and work to raise the profile of postgraduate study within the University, helping to develop the international reputation of the University, and to increase PGR numbers whilst maintaining quality.

Working with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Operations office you will take a lead on recruitment and studentship matters for PGRs, monitoring of recruitment, progress, examination, and completion of postgraduate researchers.

Norwich University of the Arts is committed to being an inclusive community that offers equality of opportunity and enables our staff and students to flourish and succeed, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. We celebrate the diversity of our backgrounds, cultures and actions, promoting art and design as a catalyst of social change. As such, we are champions for the creative arts; empowering all of our students to be valued and productive members of society, with ambitions to change the world.