Research Development Manager

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave + holidays

Ride to work & EV car scheme

Job summary

University of Manchester in Manchester invites applications for a Research Development Manager to support the development and implementation of the University and Faculty strategic research priorities. You will work with senior academic leadership to enable research and innovation activities.

The role focuses on leading R&I strategy development, building funder relationships, and translating incentives into funded opportunities across the Faculty.

Qualifications

• Educated to post-graduate/PhD degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject.
• Experience of preparing/evaluating large, complex grant proposals and increasing research funding.
• Good knowledge of software and online tools related to research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of R&I strategies led by the Vice Dean for R&I, with senior academic colleagues.
• Develop strategic relationships with funders and advise on grant competitions for best chances of success.
• Assimilate and communicate information from funding bodies and advise staff on funding applications to optimise grant income.
• Drive initiatives arising from Faculty's R&I strategies and develop project plans and business cases with colleagues.

Skills

Grant proposals experience

Education

Postgraduate/ PhD degree

Job description

*Interviews will likely take place on 17th September

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Development Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of the University and Faculty strategic research priorities. You will work closely with senior academic leadership to support research and innovation activities in the Faculty.

You will be responsible for:

• To play a leading role in the development and implementation of R&I strategies led by the Vice Dean for R&I, working closely with the Associate Dean for R&I in the School of Health Sciences, and other senior academic colleagues.

• To develop strategic relationships with funders. Capture intelligence to understand funder priorities and provide advice on which grant competition will result in the highest chances of success.

• To assimilate and effectively communicate information and opportunities from funding bodies, central University sources and from within the Faculty and advise staff on funding applications to optimise research grant income.

• To drive forward initiatives arising from the Faculty’s R&I strategies, ensuring these link effectively with other Faculties and central University structures, and to develop project plans and business cases in collaboration with relevant colleagues.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to post-graduate/PhD degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject.

• Experience of playing a substantive role in the preparation/evaluation of large, complex grant proposals and delivering an increase in research funding.

Desirable Criteria:

• Good knowledge of and previous experience of using software and online tools related to research/bibliometric outputs.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure

• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Nicholas Hylton

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Name: Jessica Bowler

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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