Strategic Research and Grant 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

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.