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About us King’s College London is seeking a highly experienced individual for the role of Director of its Post-Award Department within the Research Management and Innovation Directorate. The Research Management and Innovation Directorate provides strategic leadership and operational support for research and innovation activities across King's College London.  The directorate works to enable high-quality research by delivering expert services in research development, funding, compliance, and governance. We partner with academic and professional teams to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure that research aligns with institutional priorities and external requirements. Our goal is to create an environment where research can thrive and deliver impact locally, nationally, and globally. About the role The post-holder will lead a large business-critical, high-performing unit managing the financial and related administrative requirements of the University’s portfolio of externally-funded grants and contracts. This role is central to the professional and efficient delivery of research support across the university, with a strong emphasis on financial integrity, transparency and communication. The individual will have a particular responsibility for strategic and operational leadership, including team development for the Post-Award staff who manage the administrative aspects of the post-award process for research and consultancy projects. In the last financial year, income from the combined research and consultancy portfolios totalled £M267. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Degree or equivalent professional qualification Significant experience of financial administration, with demonstrably strong accounting ability and comfort with complex transactions and processes and the ability to work well under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines in the face of constantly shifting priorities and pressures Proven experience in leading, planning and organising complex and difficult projects and managing a large and varied turnover of research applications and agreements through their team/s as well as personally and a proven ability to take important and/or difficult, high-level decisions in consideration of the consequences Proven track record of senior operational leadership in research administration, upward influencing through persuasion and argument and contributing to high level strategic thinking. Confident in representing the University in negotiations and at national for a Experience of developing and implementing service standards, KPIs and metrics to drive high performance aligned to strategic priorities and the ability to perceive issues strategically in terms of the ‘bigger picture’, make informed decisions and plan accordingly Demonstrable track record of successfully managing, developing and retaining staff, including effective delegation Successful drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions with funders and collaborators, including intellectual property and liability and risk management Sound experience and understanding of university finance related issues e.g. VAT, FEC, TRAC, suitability of staff, choice & use of currencies, etc. Proven track record of devising and delivering change in a collegiate and effective way with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people in a positive and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining university policies Desirable criteria Relevant accountancy or business qualification Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on in mid-January 2026 Grade and Salary: Competitive Salary Job ID: 134405 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Paul Labbett Contact Details: paul.labbett@kcl.ac.uk

Lead a diverse, connected and highly capable set of clinical health disciplines Become a key member of the Dean’s Head of School Leadership team 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's South Campus in Manukau As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.   AUT's School of Acute and Primary Health The School of Acute and Primary Health is a leader in health education in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in oral health, paramedicine, midwifery and perioperative practice. These disciplines span the acute and primary care continuum, preparing graduates to work across diverse healthcare settings, from acute and emergency response, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to contributions in community-based and preventative healthcare services. The school’s unique combination of programmes reflects its commitment to integrated, person-centred healthcare that is responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. The school is part of our dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. Please review the extensive candidate information handbook available for this role (includes details on the school, faculty, AUT, position description and more).  The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi  We are seeking interest from experienced academic health leaders (not only from disciplines within those of the school). Join us and make real impact as the Head of School, Acute and Primary Health! As a key member of an empowered Dean's Head of School Leadership Team, this role contributes significantly to the faculty’s direction and provides exceptional academic, administrative, and people management to more than 70 school staff. The school has around 1600 students. Key focus areas of this role include:  Contribute to the collaborative leadership of the faculty through: Faculty-wide strategic and financial planning Undertaking cross-school initiatives Championing equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments Ensuring the effective delivery of faculty-wide goals Lead and manage the school, ensuring operational and academic excellence within a cohesive, collaborative environment for staff and students. Strengthen academic performance by lifting research capability across clinical and industry focused teams. Drive and uplift research growth, including external funding and supporting staff to develop grant winning capability. Lead cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together expertise from the School with other Faculty health professions. Continue to develop the existing academic programmes that meet industry standards and student needs. Proactively cultivate strong partnerships with external stakeholders to amplify the school's national and international presence and influence. Drive enrolments growth of international and postgraduate students. Foster staff professional development and uplift of leadership capabilities About you | Ko wai koe You will be recognised as a positive, encouraging and culturally capable leader who champions inclusivity and diversity, and is committed to creativity and innovation. Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate, and influence will be critical, as will be a strong respect for others. A resolute, robust and positive attitude is essential.  We welcome applications senior academic leaders of health with staff management experience. The key selection criteria being sought: Proven academic excellence within health disciplines and a record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a professor (preferably) or associate professor. Previous experience line-managing academics. Please indicate the size/scale of staff led, as well as other key leadership contributions you may have made (such as, for example, running a research centre or high-level innovative pedagogy and curriculum development etc). Evidence of successful cross-disciplinary leadership and contributions.  Successful track record securing grant funding and external research income. Demonstrated ability developing significant connections and partnerships with key stakeholders including government, industry, business and community. A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. A brief summary of your interest and experience embracing innovation. Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel are relevant. A relevant PhD/doctorate is mandatory. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications and grant acquisitions) - please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how you feel you meet some, or all, of the criteria listed above. Further Information:  Start Date: The successful candidate would ideally join AUT in mid-2026 (to be agreed).  Term: The successful candidate will secure a 5-year fixed-term to the role of Head of School (with potential for further extension). Please note, this position does not include an additional substantive permanent academic appointment.  Salary: Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Professor range: NZD $162,608 - $209,052; Associate Professor NZD $148,548 - $171,983). An additional annual allowance is also paid for Head of School responsibilities.  Contact for enquiries: Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner - mike.wood@aut.ac.nz. Please note: AUT is closed for summer operations until 7 January and enquiries will not be monitored over this time, but will be replied to upon our return. Please note: The actual formal title of the position is: Head of School – Acute and Primary Health Advertising closes:  Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.55pm Reference: 94373 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

About the opportunity With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the University of Sydney Business School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and is a global leader in business and management education. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 11,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the top-ranked MBA in Australia. Building on strong partnerships with industry, government and civil society organisations, the Business School is pursuing an ambitious strategic direction as a leader in the creation and mobilisation of new, impactful knowledge about innovative, responsible and sustainable responses to contemporary business challenges. Our recent trajectory has been marked by sector-leading innovation in curriculum design and student employability, ever closer engagement with industry and international partners, and research intensification. Innovative. Responsible. Sustainable. The Business School Strategy prioritises innovation, responsibility and sustainability, while aligning with the aspirations of the University of Sydney and its Sydney in 2032; One Sydney, Many People; and Sustainability strategies. It re-affirms our commitment to research excellence, transformational education, and a thriving diverse community. By fostering a trusting, accountable, high-performance culture, our people will be empowered to do great work. We are guided by catalysing principles that anchor us in place, with partners that include First Nations peoples, to drive innovation for positive impact. Our research makes significant contributions to building prosperous, sustainable organisations for a healthy, inclusive society. In this context, and as part of our strategic research priorities, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding research-focused academic as an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Transformation. As we implement our ambitious strategy, there is now a unique opportunity for an outstanding researcher to lead amongst passionate colleagues - from diverse disciplines but with like minds and a shared purpose - as we establish and build out a hub of research excellence under the School's Innovation theme. The appointee could have a background in one or more of the following Business School disciplines relevant to 'digital innovation and transformation': Business Information Systems; Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Business Analytics; or Marketing. The appointee will advance research on digital innovation and transformation that is of strategic importance to the Business School as well as our community, government and industry partners. Bringing a strong record of impactful research outputs and funding success as well as experience in external engagement, the successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual leadership to build and guide a research program that leverages the collective talents of Business School colleagues in ways that deliver academic and societal impact. Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period and confirmation period with agreed performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link below. Please refer to the job description document (below) for further details. Reference number 0190. Closing date for applications Applications close at 9am AEDT Monday 2nd February 2026. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. The University has engaged executive search firm Perrett Laver to assist with this appointment. The Perrett Laver team will support the Selection Committee to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates and to assess candidates against the requirements for the role. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out your application, please contact: Arturo Uriostegui Arturo.Uriostegui@perrettlaver.com To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. Click to view the Position Description for this role. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Monday 02 February 2026 11:59 PM