Public Engagement Manager – Research & Innovation

Association Of Research Managers And Administrators (ARMA) Ltd.; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research administration association is looking for a Public Engagement Manager to enhance their policy engagement profile. This role involves managing relationships and partnerships, assisting with funding applications, and training academic staff on public policy initiatives. Applicants should have a degree and experience in relationship management. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days on campus and 2 remote after induction. Excellent package focusing on equality and diversity is provided.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Commitment to equality and diversity

Comprehensive employment package

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
• Excellent relationship management and organisational skills.
• Experience engaging a range of audiences at local, regional and/or national levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Development and Policy Engagement teams.
• Develop and manage regional relationships and policy partnerships.
• Assist academics in developing policy-relevant research initiatives.

Skills

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Public engagement

Policy knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Degree level education

Two A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Public Engagement Manager – Research & Innovation (R&I)

Salary: £40,266 – £45,147 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Public Engagement Manager to join the Research and Innovation (R&I) team at the University.

Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will support the Research Development, Policy Engagement, and Innovation teams within R&I in advancing the University’s regional and national policy engagement profile. You will develop and manage regional relationships and policy partnerships to support the University’s strategic priorities, including delivery of the Civic University Agreement and Areas of Research Interest Programme.

The role also involves supporting regional, public and community engagement strands of the Knowledge Exchange Framework, as well as assisting academics in developing policy-relevant research initiatives. You will also support internal funding schemes around civic and public engagement and help academics identify external funding opportunities and prepare successful funding applications.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience and holding two A-levels or equivalent or higher qualifications, you will bring excellent relationship management and organisational skills, alongside experience of engaging a range of audiences at local, regional and/or national levels. You will have knowledge of external funding mechanisms that support higher education engagement activities, as well as familiarity with key initiatives encompassing public policy, such as Civic University Agreements, the Research Excellence Framework, and the Knowledge Exchange Framework. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to deliver information on public and policy initiatives to diverse audiences and to design and deliver training and professional development activities for academic and professional staff.

Benefits

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties). The current hybrid work pattern requires three days per week to be worked on campus, with the opportunity to work remotely for up to two days per week, following successful completion of the induction period, which is office-based.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Contact & Application

Informal enquiries are welcome to Peter Fenlon ([e-mail])

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/vqr

Closing date: 14th January 2026

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