Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry About the Role For informal queries, please email Carole Harris (Associate Director - Research Culture, Governance & Compliance, Research & Impact Services) at c.d.harriswarwick.ac.uk. Research & Impact Services (R&IS) is seeking an Interdisciplinary Research Support Officer. The role will be responsible for managing a new team of Interdisciplinary Research Programme Administrators within R&IS, working within the Spotlights Programme. The role will offer the right candidate an exciting opportunity to shape the Spotlight Programme, playing a pivotal role in the smooth running of interdisciplinary activity across the University, driving exciting and ground-breaking projects. The IDR Spotlight Programme was launched in April 2024 to foster excellence in interdisciplinary research and impact, raise Warwick’s profile nationally and internationally, and nurture a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture. This role will engage with academic leadership across the six Spotlights, coordinating the programme and identifying synergies to ensure that activities are efficiently aligned and implemented. About You This role will appeal to those passionate about interdisciplinary research and interested in what drives a thriving research culture and innovative teams. The post-holder will have broad experience in event and project management, with a track record of driving new initiatives and fostering collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Good people skills, leadership, and emotional intelligence will be essential for building effective partnerships and sustaining active communities of practice. The post-holder will ensure the effective management of the Spotlight programme’s budget, maintaining compliance while maximising its impact to contribute to the programme's success. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description. CLOSING DATE: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11.55 pm Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button. £34,866 to £45,163 per annum