Research Computing Manager

Up to £56,000 DOE plus Additional Benefits Permanent (Full-time) Reading, Berkshire UK Your new company You will be joining an organisation which has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. They have become innovators and pioneers over the years, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. This role sits within the Digital Research Computing Team, which provides specialist expertise in the provision and use of IT, computation and data analysis to support research and academic teaching. Your new role The role is accountable for the strategic engagement, vision, development and delivery of Digital Technology Services (DTS) in support of research. To proactively manage and co-ordinate between research groups and DTS, supporting executive and senior management across all areas to ensure suitable digital research services and appropriate digital research support processes are in place, documented, and available to support research within the organisation. What you'll need to succeed The right candidate will have experience leading strategic development and designing services in conjunction with functional teams is essential. They will also have experience with creating, maintaining, and supporting customer business plans. Previous experience working in various public sector organisations is highly advantageous, with a background working in research or managing a research team being highly desirable. Good stakeholder relationships and engagement is essential, as well as great communication skills. What you'll get in return You will be entitled to the full employee benefits package of a permanent employee (more information can be provided), which includes access to training materials and courses to enhance your development. The organisation adopts a flexible and hybrid working policy where you can adjust your start/finish working hours and where the minimum requirement to be in the office is 2 days a week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)