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Research Strategy and Governance Manager
Fixed Term, Full Time
up to £70,364 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 2nd May 2023
Please note this role will be offered on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis to January 2025.
At Essex County Council, our work impacts the lives of over 1.5 million residents. We work hard to meet our residents' needs - from protecting vulnerable children, to helping older residents remain independent; from improving quality of life through better public health, to unlocking economic opportunities across our towns and cities. We need to take decisions based on meaningful insight and high-quality, ethical research. This is where you come in.
About the role
As our Research Strategy and Governance Manager, you'll join a senior team that is responsible for delivering high-quality research and analysis, and for developing the wider council's research capability. In this role you will lead work to enhance our research governance - establishing a council-wide approach to ensures all the research we do is high quality, ethical and shaped with input from residents and communities.
In this role you will engage with researchers, stakeholders from across the council's different service functions and with our most senior leadership forums to shape the council's strategy around public involvement in research, equality diversity and inclusion in research and to develop and embed an enhanced framework for research governance. You'll need to navigate a complex political environment, and using your experience to identify established best practice, and where new thinking and innovation can add most value. You'll build strong and productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the council and beyond.
In return, you can look forward an excellent rewards package, as well as flexible working and long-term career opportunities.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for:
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We're looking for people with significant experience research and in embedding change in for large, complex organisations. You'll have a track record in delivering research that impacts strategic decision making, possibly, but not necessarily, in a local government setting.
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
For more information or an informal conversation please contact Alastair Gordon, Head of Profession Research and Citizen Insight, via Alastair.Gordon@essex.gov.uk or 07739 104238.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
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If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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We are currently recruiting for an L&D Manager who will be responsible for driving engagement with all learning programmes (legal and technical, and skill and behavioural) for all our people located in the Asia-Pacific region.
Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
Please note that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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The Role and Department
The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, consultancy support, and systems implementation and development. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research & Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.
As a Research Grants and Contracts Manager (RGCM) you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of RGCMs based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS.
The RGCM will be first point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of key activities including: identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, delivering training and information events, lay reviewing applications, project managing the submission process of the bid including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals. Once awarded, and working closely with post-award colleagues, you will provide support to ensure timely acceptance of the award including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are complete. It is essential that the RGCM is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.
Dependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on campus for the majority of the time for the first three months.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is on the job description.
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1. Responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining an effective talent and learning strategy, roadmaps, and framework to build new capabilities and skills, as well as promoting the culture of continuous and lifelong learning.
2. To drive and lead Talent Development plans and programs and Succession Planning across the Country.
3. Facilitate classroom training through F2F or MS Teams, including staff orientation for all new hires including trainees/interns.
4. Manage and implement the L&D process including mentoring, tracking the learning journey & progress of the participants.
5. Work with internal stakeholders to understand the job descriptions and requirements to develop competencies framework, identify competencies gap and training needs within the Organization and make recommendations for training programs.
6. Ensure timely registration of internal or external course applications and follow-up as well as notifying staff of the training details.
7. Responsible for conducting post training evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the L&D programs and initiatives, tracking and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and making recommendations for changes to the L&D strategy.
8. Provide support to the Business Development in RFQs on the Learning & Development related areas.
9. Prepare monthly group L&D reports and regularly reports to the stakeholders on the updates.
10. To drive learning initiatives and projects, including but not limited to Brown Bag Series, Do you Know Series, etc.
11. Network with IHLs on potential collaboration and be the main host and liaison for all learning journeys, industry talks and panel discussions.
12. Lead in development of Company Training Committee (CTC), identify training needs of the employees to keep up with industry transformation and ensure company is on track on CTC training and follow up on all CTC related training and grants.
13. Co-owner of learning management system (LMS), to champion, govern the use of LMS and other learning technologies that the organization uses for training delivery and tracking employee progress.
14. To prepare and manage the L&D department’s budget.
15. Responsible for maintaining L&D Policies and Procedures:
a. Regularly review the Organization’s L&D’s Policies, Procedures and Framework.
b. Lead and Implement Learning & Development Process Improvement.
c. Responsible for reviewing Departmental Objectives and Quality Procedures and ensure all Learning & Development’s documentations are in line with ISO requirements.
16. Audits
a. Participate in Learning & Development-related Audit by Customers, Audit Firms and Stakeholders.
b. Conduct twice yearly OJT audit on Operations.
17. Content Designing and Development
a. Design and develop course contents, learning materials, curriculum and learning outcomes, such as e-learning courses, classroom training sessions, and on-the-job training programs, in consultation with internal stakeholders, to meet the business requirements and ensure learning effectiveness.
b. Provide regular review to improve the training / learning materials, work closely with subject matter experts to ensure that learning materials are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
c. Lead and manage the entire process of new hires orientation, including design and deliver the programme using adult learning methodologies, adapt and adopt digitalisation best practices to improve new hires’ experiences in assimilating into their role and integrating faster into the culture.
18. Provide support relating to all talent development programs & initiatives (eg. Scholarships, Leadership Development Initiatives, etc) including but not limited to the following:
a. Manage, track and maintain a record on training related grants/subsidies relating to application submission, approval, disbursement of grant, etc.
b. Develop relevant development plans and OJT
c. Schedule participants candidacy interview between participants and interviewer and ensure CV and application forms are in order.
d. Liaise with participants on the offer and acceptance.
e. Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders; Schedule training sessions, communicate training details, follow-up sessions during the course of the trainings, etc.
f. Maintain proper documentation of participants records, progress reports and to prepare reports on participants training activities, outcome, feedback from participants and make recommendations for improvements.
g. Offboarding of participants
19. Responsible for managing the EduRise programmes:
a. Onboard and off-Board the EduRise trainees from countries coming to Singapore.
b. Mentor the trainees in their learning journey and keep track of their progress, including keeping track on trainees’ follow up on meeting requests with mentors etc.; Readily feedback to mentors on trainees’ concerns or other notable observations.
c. Schedule training sessions and communicate training details to the trainees.
d. Conduct post-training assessments and evaluations to measure the impact of training programmes.
e. Analyse feedback and data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for EduRise programme enhancements.
f. Maintain proper documentation of trainees and training records and prepare reports on training activities and outcomes.
20. Internship main liaison:
a. Onboarding and off-Boarding of interns
b. Provide support and mentorship to interns:
i. Serve as a point of contact for interns, addressing their questions, concerns, and needs.
ii. Help interns acclimate to the organization's culture and provide guidance on professional development opportunities.
iii. Foster a positive and inclusive environment for interns, promoting their engagement and well-being.
iv. Analyse feedback and data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancements
c. Act as an advocate for interns:
i. Ensure they have access to resources and opportunities that support their learning and growth.
ii. Champion the value of internships within YCH Group and promote a positive experience for interns.
iii. Collaborate with other departments to provide meaningful projects and assignments for interns.
d. Provide administrative support relating to internships including but not limited to the following:
i. Manage, track and maintain a record on internship grants relating to application submission, approval, disbursement of grant, etc.
ii. Liaise with intern on the offer and acceptance.
iii. Serve as a point of contact for intern and school; Schedule follow up sessions between interns, mentor and school representatives (note: relevant HR personnel to advise on the mentor-in-charge)
iv. Maintain proper documentation of intern records, progress reports and to prepare reports on interns training activities, outcome, feedback from interns and make recommendations for improvements.
21. Performs other jobs related tasks as and when necessary / assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Strong communication skills (oral and written) with good customer service aptitude.
· Good working attitude with a high level of professionalism, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
· Strong problem-solving, project management, planning and organising skills
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