Research Development Manager

London South Bank University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Research Development Manager to lead the coordination of large interdisciplinary research proposals. The successful candidate will guide on funding opportunities and build relationships with funding bodies. The ideal applicant should have a Ph.D. and experience in research funding and ethics. This role offers competitive benefits, including 26.5 days of holiday and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

26.5 days of holiday per annum

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual with a thorough understanding of research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research proposal development.
• Ability to develop relationships with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop large research proposals across Schools.
• Guide on the UK and international research funding landscape.
• Maintain relationships with external funding bodies.

Skills

Understanding of UK and international research funding landscape

Experience in Open Data

Research Integrity

Ethics

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Turning Passion Into Purpose . London Southbank University are excited to be be recruiting for the post of Research Development Manager to join their highly skilled Research, Enterprise and Innovation (REI) department. The REI team collaborates with academics to leverage the opportunities, funding and industry connections needed to deliver LSBU’s ambitions for research and enterprise. The partnerships it creates focus on tackling social, economic and environmental challenges; delivering real-world outcomes and solutions that have a tangible impact.

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to take a lead role in the coordination and development of large, interdisciplinary research proposals, working across Schools and supporting the Principal Investigators. The postholder will provide guidance on the UK and international research funding landscape, horizon scanning for major funding opportunities that fit with the University’s identified research themes and initiate, develop and maintain excellent relationships with external funding bodies and stakeholders.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be degree educated, preferably a PhD, be highly motivated and bring a thorough understanding of the UK and international research funding landscape and research policies and processes. Experience within Open Data, Research Integrity and Ethics is highly desirable.

Benefits and How To Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found .

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 28 August 2023 .

Interview / assessment - week commencing 4 September 2023.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.