Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Belfast

Your Role

As Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC), you will provide outstanding leadership as the Centre implements a new strategic direction.

Working with all sponsors and stakeholders, you will implement the new vision for the future direction of the Centre whilst maintaining and enhancing its reputation and that of the university’s more generally.

In this varied role, you will oversee operational delivery, staff leadership, sponsor management, external engagement and university engagement and teaching and will ensure all Centre objectives are achieved.

Your Rewards and Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed
- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life
- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity
- On-site and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months’ free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lenses and frames
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes

About You

To be considered as Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, you will need:

- Substantial experience of providing leadership to an economic research team and reporting on performance
- Experience of holding responsibility for the operations of a Centre or Group
- Experience of securing external research or project funding
- Substantial experience of developing and managing sponsor client relationships
- Strong experience of delivering policy-oriented economic research with a focus on quantitative analysis
- Extensive experience of presenting research or analysis at board or ministerial level
- A record of high-quality, high-impact economic policy publication
- To hold an upper second-class honours degree or higher in Economics or a quantitative research method related subject

Other organisations may call this role Head of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre Director, or Director.

About Us

Ulster University is one of the key learning hubs in Northern Ireland and is known internationally for excellence and innovation in learning and research.

Since our incorporation in 1984 when we brought together our four main campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Derry and Jordanstown, we have focused on widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. We are also proud to make a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

The Belfast campus is situated in the artistic and cultural centre of the city, the Cathedral Quarter. Although traditionally associated with art, the campus spans an increasing and exciting range of subjects leading to a vibrant and interdisciplinary culture.

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd July 2022 at 23:59

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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