Assistant Research Manager

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Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Newcastle University is seeking a people oriented and proactive professional to join the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) as an Assistant Research Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and implementing research service delivery in a dynamic research environment.

You will work closely with the School Research Manager to provide robust, agile and coordinated research proposal support for an allocated unit in the SAgE Faculty. You will support in the delivery of key strategic initiatives aligned to unit, Faculty and University priorities.

To carry out this role you will take the lead on development and implementation of research proposal strategy and support for the unit, developing and managing key relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You will be a dedicated strong team player who is comfortable in taking the lead whilst working in a matrix structure. You will be a proactive problem solver, with the ability to negotiate and influence colleagues across organisational boundaries.

You will report directly to the School Research Manager, deputising when required and supporting areas of research management and service delivery in line with strategic priority need.

The role is offered on a full-time basis. We would welcome requests for flexible working and depending on the needs of the role, blended working opportunities to work remotely as well as on campus may be considered. The hiring manager will discuss the requirements of the role, should you be invited to interview.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Lizzie Bell,School Research Manager for Computing and Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, ( Eli ).

• Working closely with the School Research Manager to develop and implement a strategic plan for awareness and support of all research proposals across the unit
• To coordinate and provide agile and visible PS support for all research proposals across the unit, bringing in specialist teams from across the University (for example, Research Funding and Development and Newcastle Innovations)
• To provide sound advice and guidance relating to all areas of costings, costing and pricing strategies and actively support in costing proposals. Where appropriate, work closely with and line manage the Research Proposal Officer allocated to a unit to ensure appropriate and fully maximised costing of applications
• To identify and implement mechanisms that support a thriving, inclusive and supportive environment for research proposal development and clear understanding of the proposal pipeline within the unit
• To coordinate and ensure appropriate support for the timely submission of high-quality complex funding applications
• To ensure knowledge and expertise in advising and signposting for research funding applicants in relation to non-finance support - such as ethics, funder guidelines, data management plans, trusted research
• To implement processes and mechanisms to ensure all appropriate teams meet regularly to review proposal applications, and that appropriate involvement and timely advice is provided to PS and academic colleagues
• Support the School Research Manager in the implementation of induction and appropriate training and development for research and research-enabling colleagues
• Work with the Head of Faculty Research, Finance and other teams, together with Assistant Research Managers to ensure that opportunities to enhance and create a consistent approach to research support are optimised
• You will report directly to the School Research Manager, deputising when required and supporting areas of research management and service delivery in line with strategic priority need

• A sound understanding and knowledge of the research environment
• Experience of research administration either with a funding agency or higher education institution
• A demonstrable understanding of how to build a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Effective collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be within their direct control
• An ability to recognise and analyse the…