Research Development Manager

We are seeking to recruit a Research Development Managers in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

This is an important role within the Faculty Research Development and Innovation Team. The post-holder will be expected to lead strategy development and implementation to enable the Faculty to optimise its income, publications and impact from research. The Research Development Manager will also facilitate collaborative research opportunities, exploit funding intelligence and develop relationships with external partners.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience in scientific management/strategy and have played a substantive role in the development of research proposals (particularly aspects related to developing the proposal itself). In addition, candidates should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have demonstrable relevant professional experience supporting research development. Key qualities include the ability to influence and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders internally and externally, strategy development, and excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills.

This role will be based within the Research Development and Innovation team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The team consists of the Faculty’s Business Engagement, Research Development, Research Imapct, and Internationalisation functions.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered              

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Shaden Jaradat, Faculty Manager – Research Development and Innovation Email: Shaden.Jaradat@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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