TERC Network Senior Manager

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guildford is seeking a highly organised Network Project Senior Manager to lead the EPSRC-funded “Better Water for All” Network+. This role involves strategic leadership, managing partnerships, and fostering collaboration among academics, industry, and policymakers. The position offers a salary of £23,368 to £27,878 per annum (0.5 FTE) and a range of benefits including relocation assistance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Access to leisure facilities

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing interdisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of research funding processes.
• Ability to foster partnerships within academia and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of the EPSRC-funded project.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage partnerships.
• Ensure project alignment with EPSRC objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

We are seeking a highly organised Network Project Senior Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of the EPSRC-funded “Better Water for All” Network+, bringing together academics, industry, policymakers, and communities to address key water challenges through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

“Better Water for All” is an EPSRC-funded Network+ that unites researchers, innovators, policymakers, and communities to tackle urgent UK water system challenges. Through cross-sector collaboration, inclusive engagement, and targeted funding activities, the network aims to accelerate transformative solutions for water resilience, equity, and sustainability, supporting national priorities such as achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and advancing a Circular Economy.

The Senior Network Manager will oversee the coordination and delivery of the Network+, providing strategic leadership, managing partnerships and governance, and ensuring progress aligns with EPSRC objectives. This role is crucial in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and effective research ecosystem connecting academia, industry, policymakers, and communities to drive systemic change across the UK water sector.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter via the University website.

For more information, contact Dr Bing Guo at [e-mail].

Further details

Download the detailed job description and apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

We offer a generous pension scheme, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working arrangements (dependent on duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, various travel schemes, and family-friendly benefits such as an on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Salary: £23,368 to £27,878 per annum (0.5 FTE)