Knowledge Exchange and Research (KER) Project Manager

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic higher education institution in Greater London is seeking a Research Excellence and Exchange Manager to drive forward research ambitions. This role involves leading high-quality research activities, managing complex contracts, and establishing governance frameworks. Candidates should have a strong background in research governance and excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills. The university values collaboration and innovation, offering a competitive pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Generous leave

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive and strategic professional with experience in managing research governance or grant applications.
• Strong understanding of higher education research and knowledge exchange.
• Ability to analyse research data and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of high-quality research and KE activities.
• Establish governance frameworks and oversee REF preparation and submission.
• Manage complex contracts and develop partnerships with external organizations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London's Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world's most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in driving forward the university's ambitions in research excellence and exchange (KER).

As the Research Excellence and Exchange (KER) Manager, you will lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality research and KE activities across the institution. Working closely with senior leaders and academic colleagues, you will establish effective governance frameworks, oversee REF preparation and submission, and develop strategies that enhance the university's research and KER performance.

The role also involves managing complex contracts, analysing research data and performance metrics, and supporting the development of external partnerships with industry, funding bodies and other universities, ensuring a coherent and impactful approach to research excellence and knowledge exchange.

You will join an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professionalism.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive and strategic professional with a strong understanding of the higher education research and knowledge exchange landscape. With experience in managing research governance, grant applications, or contracts, you'll bring excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

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