Programme Development Officer - 16502

Brunel University of London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time Programme Development Officer to support strategic R&D partnerships. The role involves research, ecosystem mapping, and contributing to the success of funded projects. The university offers a generous leave package, training opportunities, and supports a hybrid working model. Applications are open until 20 August 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Discretionary closure days

Excellent training and development opportunities

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in research and analysis for project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the CODEUNITED project to deliver key milestones.
• Conduct ecosystem mapping and report on key impacts.
• Link current deliverables with the RIEm programme.

Skills

Research and analysis

Ecosystem mapping

Marketing

Job description

The position supports the strategic objective of the Research Support and Development Office (RSDO) to strengthen the knowledge exchange (KE) priorities and engagement with businesses and other partners to develop strategic R&D partnerships with the university.

College / Directorate

Research, Support & Development Office

Directorate

Business Operations

Department

Research Support and Development

Team

Research Support and Development Office

Full Time / Part Time

Part Time

Posted Date

30/07/2025

Closing Date

20/08/2025

Ref No

4894

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Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 7: Pro-rata £40,757 to Pro-rata £47,921 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to Pro-rata £52,067 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Part-time - 4.5hours (0.12FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until 30 April 2027)

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The position supports the strategic objective of the Research Support and Development Office (RSDO) to strengthen the knowledge exchange (KE) priorities and engagement with businesses and other partners to develop strategic R&D partnerships with the university.

Applications are invited for the post of Programme Development Officer (PDO). The PDO will play a pivotal role in supporting CODEUNITED (EIT funded) Project to deliver key project milestones in the UK. The postholder will play a key role in research and analysis in relation to ecosystem mapping, marketing, reporting and to capture the programme’s key impacts. The post holder is expected to link the Ecosystem Mapping with the current deliverables associated with Research, Innovate and Emerge (RIEm) programme.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach depending on the hours of employment.

Closing date for applications: 20 August 2025 (midnight)

Interviews will take place in person w/c: 1 September 2025

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.