Research Manager (fixed term)

We are looking for a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic person to join the Biosciences hub in the Faculty of Science Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) team on a fixed term basis. You will work to support research through the lifecycle from the application stage (pre-award) to project management and reporting (post-award) and be responsible for approving bids for research funding and accepting awards.

The post is based in the Biosciences hub, meaning the role holder will primarily work at the Sutton Bonington Campus. It will also be possible for the role holder to spend some time working from home if desired.

As Research Manager you will:

• Act as the key point of contact for research operations across the School and report on research activity to senior leaders. 
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the resourcing of research, and manage and approve budgets for externally and internally funded research grant applications. 
• Partner with central Research and Innovation teams to ensure smooth approval of applications, set up of successful projects, processing of contract requests and appropriate monitoring of research activity. 
• Provide specialist advice to budget holders on the best use of grant income, including budget and forecast guidance. 
• Contribute to the Faculty RKE team by sharing good practice.

And you will bring:

• Experience of financial management, ideally in a research context. 
• The ability to lead, motivate, negotiate and influence both individuals and teams. 
• Proven project management and problem-solving skills. 
• The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. 
• A positive attitude.

A high level of numeracy and proven ability to analyse and manipulate figures and data with ease, as well as the confidence to work with minimal supervision, prioritising and planning workload to deliver targets is essential. Experience of research funding processes in Higher Education and knowledge of university and funder systems would be beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from high quality candidates who will enhance the diversity of our RKE team. The Faculty is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Science.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term basis 1st August 2024 to 31st January 2025. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Katie May: Katherine.May@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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