Research Portfolio Manager

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a Research Portfolio Manager to lead funding pre- and post-award activities within the Moray House School of Education and Sport. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting funding applications, strong financial management skills, and the ability to foster a positive research culture. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing funding applications and knowledge of funding opportunities.
• Skills in managing pre- and post-award grant administration.
• Ability to influence and support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage School's funding research activities.
• Provide expertise in research funding to academic staff.
• Develop and implement research strategy to enhance academic bids.

Skills

Funding application support

Financial management

Governance and compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Staff empowerment

Job description

GradeUE07 £41,064 -48,822 per annum

CAHSS / Moray House School of Education and Sport

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open-Ended (permanent)

Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES) is seeking a UE07 Research Portfolio Manager to provide effective leadership and expertise in pre- and post-award funding for the School’s Research, Engagement and Impact (REI) Service, to researchers and other staff across the School.

We are open to considering flexible working patterns and requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) combining a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the School’s REI team, the post-holder will be responsible for the organisation, management, development and operation of the School’s funding pre- and post-award research activities and to support and enhance academic research activity.

To provide professional expertise, advice and management information in relation to research activities to key School role holders, academic and professional services staff.

To contribute to the development and implementation of MHSES research strategy, to increase opportunities for academic staff to develop bids and effectively manage research awards.

To lead on a series of initiatives to improve service or researcher experience in pre-award bid development and post-award processes.

To be proactive in advocating a positive, supportive research culture in the School.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Previous experience of supporting and developing funding applications with an in-depth knowledge of relevant funding opportunities and award criteria by various research funding bodies
• Strong financial management skills and thorough knowledge of managing all aspects of pre- and post-award grant administration
• Familiarity with governance, risks and compliance from multiple perspectives (staff, researchers, project participants, employers and funders)
• High level of initiative and excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to feed into, encourage and implement strategic decisions to support the evolving needs of MHSES’s academic community
• Demonstrable ability to empower and motivate staff, with a commitment to collaborative team working and supporting development goals. Line management experience.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use the reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is Monday 6 October 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on w/c 20 October 2025.

Please provide a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post. Informal enquiries can be made to [e-mail].