Person Specification

Job Title:	Researcher Training Manager
School/Service:	Research, Innovation and Impact Services

The qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined above provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which a decision to appointment will be made. Please ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application.

No	Selection Criteria Description	Essential [E] or Desirable [D]	Assessed by *
Criteria
1	Educated to degree, or equivalent level of experience	E	A
2	A qualification in coaching / mentoring	D	A
3	Experience of design and delivery of training and development activities for research staff (academic, professional or technical)	E	A/I
4	Evidence of strong interpersonal and team working skills, with the ability to build highly effective working relationships	E	A/I
5	A credible communicator with established facilitation and presentation skills	E	A/I
6	Experience of data analysis to improve service delivery	E	A
7	Competency in the use of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools for delivery and dissemination of learning materials	E	I
8	Excellent planning and organisational skills	E	A
9	An understanding of the context for researcher development including the aims of the Concordat for Career Development of Researchers and the Vitae Researcher Development Framework	E	A/I
10	An understanding of the current issues facing researchers in Higher Education.	E	I
11	An understanding of the University’s strategy and values, with the ability to demonstrate behaviours that align to the values	E	I

* A - Application Form   I - Interview