Research Development Manager (Arts and Humanities) - AD2915

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Free staff parking

Cycle to Work

LinkedIn Learning

Salary sacrifice

34 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Research Development Manager (Arts & Humanities) to support the university’s Research and Innovation Strategy. You will help researchers understand funding calls, optimise proposals, ensure alignment with funders, and guide applicants through procedures.

You will lead new initiatives to improve service and success rates. The role offers a hybrid working environment with relocation support and a generous benefits package, including a USS pension

Qualifications

• Experience understanding and disseminating complex information related to research funding schemes.
• Ability to advise on proposal content to align with funder criteria and objectives.
• Track record in service design and supporting researchers to improve funding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of research development plans for funding growth across disciplines.
• Provide expert advice on proposal content, scheme objectives, and project justification.
• Assist in preparing larger or collaborative bids in partnership with academic communities.
• Lead or contribute to new initiatives to improve service or success rates.

Skills

Research funding

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Job description

Do you have experience of understanding and disseminating complex information, analysing and working with data? Can you provide expertise and support in research funding schemes for an academic community? We're looking for a proactive Research Development Manager (Arts & Humanities) to support and implement the University's Research and Innovation Strategy. In this pivotal role, you will provide professional services support to assist individual researchers and research groups in Arts & Humanities to understand and optimise funding calls, provide specialist advice on the presentation and content of proposals to ensure alignment with funding criteria and scheme objectives, and guide applicants in relation to research application procedures. You will make key contributions to new initiatives designed to improve service or success rates and be prepared to take the lead on some of these.

What You'll Do:

• Support the development and delivery of research development plans for funding growth, aligned to the disciplines, schools and funders in your remit.
• Provide expert advice on proposal content to ensure alignment with funding criteria, including scheme objectives, project management, resource justification, and key policies (e.g. EDI, research integrity), ensuring compliance with funder requirements,
• Work with the Head(s) of Research Development to manage the preparation of larger or collaborative research bids, collaborating closely with academic community.
• Make key contributions to new initiatives designed to improve service or success rates and be prepared to take the lead on some of these.

What We're Looking For:

• An individual who can translate their funder insights and discipline knowledge into sustained delivery plans and activity policies.
• Significant experience and understanding of employing different approaches and supporting internal capacity building to develop excellent, fundable research underpinned by excellent service design.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong commitment and proactive approach to customer service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving meaningful change.
• Work in a vibrant, supportive environment where ideas thrive.
• Make a tangible difference in how research benefits society.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Research Development Manager (Arts and Humanities) includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: Friday 18 November 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please quote ref: AD2915LS

Job Description: AD2915LSFPs.pdf

Research and Innovation Services

Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum

Start Date : As soon as Possible