About the Staffing models & roles category

This sub-category is for sharing approaches to resourcing sustainability in research, both centrally and locally. Topics may include:

  • Federated vs centralised staffing models

  • Technical and professional sustainability roles in schools and faculties

  • Job descriptions, skills frameworks, and career pathways

  • Case studies of successful team structures

  • How staffing models link to Concordat and funder expectations

This complements Business Cases & Financial Paybacks (making the case for investment) and Leadership & Advocacy (senior support). Here the emphasis is on people and structures that deliver sustainability in research.