About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Funding & Awards Manager to join the Business Development, Research & Innovation (BDRI) directorate. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you’ll play a key role in supporting research and innovation activity, driving income growth, and helping deliver the University’s strategic ambitions.
Responsibilities
* Support the development and delivery of research and innovation strategies across the University.
* Provide expert advice on funding opportunities and support high-quality grant applications.
* Lead and manage pre- and post-award processes to support successful research activity.
* Build strong relationships with academic, business and external funding partners.
Qualifications
* Experience working within research, innovation or business development in a higher education or similar environment.
* Strong knowledge of research funding processes and partnership development.
* Experience managing teams and supporting collaborative ways of working.
* Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Benefits
* Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs).
* 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff).
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.
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