Researcher Development Consultant (2 posts): Nottingham Trent University

We now have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Researcher Development professionals to support NTU’s ambitions. As part of the Research and Strategic Partnerships Development Team, the post holders will support the development of researchers and the research community through developing and delivering a professional programme of training, events and online content and resources.

The post holders will bring a proven track record of researcher development and will be able to demonstrate the clear impacts that have resulted from their researcher development activities and interventions. They will possess excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills and be capable of working with researchers at all levels.  The successful candidates will design, develop, and evaluate innovative programmes aligned to the University research strategy and with a focus on research leadership or having a broader focus on researcher development across the career stages, depending on experience.

Job purpose: The successful development of researchers plays a key role in delivering the University’s ambition to develop and nurture the next generation of researchers, increase our capability and capacity for research, and continue to build an ambitious, supportive, and inclusive environment in which researchers can excel. Core to the role is development and delivery of a portfolio of researcher development interventions across the full range of career stages, from postgraduate researchers to research leaders. The successful post holder will work in close collaboration with academic schools and professional services colleagues to support the achievement of local and University research plans and priorities. They will design, deliver, and evaluate learning and development arising from these, including a range of digital and online content to complement face-to-face delivery.