Research Development Manager

Interviews will likely take place on 17th September

Interviews will likely take place on 17th September

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Development Manager
. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of the University and Faculty strategic research priorities. You will work closely with senior academic leadership to support research and innovation activities in the Faculty.

• To play a leading role in the development and implementation of R&I strategies led by the Vice Dean for R&I, working closely with the Associate Dean for R&I in the School of Health Sciences, and other senior academic colleagues.
• To develop strategic relationships with funders. Capture intelligence to understand funder priorities and provide advice on which grant competition will result in the highest chances of success.
• To assimilate and effectively communicate information and opportunities from funding bodies, central University sources and from within the Faculty and advise staff on funding applications to optimise research grant income.
• To drive forward initiatives arising from the Faculty’s R&I strategies, ensuring these link effectively with other Faculties and central University structures, and to develop project plans and business cases in collaboration with relevant colleagues.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

• Educated to post-graduate/PhD degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject.
• Experience of playing a substantive role in the preparation/evaluation of large, complex grant proposals and delivering an increase in research funding.

• Good knowledge of and previous experience of using software and online tools related to research/bibliometric outputs.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Name:
Nicholas Hylton

Email Address: nich

Name:
Jessica Bowler

Email:
Jes

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.