Portfolio Manager – Nuclear Skills & Research Programs

UK-Research-and-Innovation-; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Discounts and offers

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) seeks a Research Portfolio Manager to lead a nuclear skills programme and coordinate with universities, industry and government. The role involves managing portfolios, decision-making processes and stakeholder engagement to fund high-quality research and develop innovative programmes.

The post sits in EPSRC’s talent and skills team, with hybrid working and a 23-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem solving with focus on outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support others.
• Capability to align activities with wider strategic objectives.
• Experience in leading delivery, planning and decision-making.
• Creativity, adaptability and willingness to change.

Responsibilities

• Gather internal and external information about the research landscape and EPSRC portfolio.
• Operate peer review and other formal decision-making processes.
• Manage strategic relationships with universities, business and government.
• Collaborate across EPSRC and UKRI to ensure cross-portfolio understanding.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on activities and investments.
• Support development of projects and implementation of plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Creativity

Education

Relevant higher education or equivalent experience

Job description

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) seeks a Research Portfolio Manager to lead a nuclear skills programme and coordinate with universities, industry and government. The role involves managing portfolios, decision-making processes and stakeholder engagement to fund high-quality research and develop innovative programmes.

The post sits in EPSRC’s talent and skills team, with hybrid working and a 23-month fixed-term contract.