Assistant Research Development Manager

The University of Reading’s world-leading research in Agriculture, Food & Health is addressing global challenges including climate change, resource degradation, hunger, poverty, diet and disease prevention and treatment. Our experts work with partners globally and locally to influence both policy and practice to ensure evidence-informed decision making.

Working primarily with the Agriculture, Food & Health theme, you will be contributing to the development of high quality research grant applications and the generation of research income at the University of Reading.

The Assistant Research Development Manager will join another Assistant and a team of three Research Development Managers, supporting the Agriculture, Food and Health Theme. This team works together with the research development team supporting the Environment Theme to form the wider science theme’s research development team, led by a Senior Research Development Manager.

You will have:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to progress numerous projects at any one time and to prioritise and manage own work flow
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Awareness of research funding sources and mechanisms in the UK and overseas

The role holder will join a wider team of Assistant and Research Development Managers supporting the Agriculture, Food & Health theme alongside those from other themes to jointly develop and submit high quality research grant applications, on the University’s beautiful green Whiteknights campus which has won 14 consecutive Green Flag awards. The University provides a generous annual leave package of 26 days plus an additional 8 closure days which include bank holidays, and operates a flexible working policy.

Interviews will be held: 6th February 2025

Contact Name: Tristan Glenn
Contact Job Title: Research Development Manager
Contact Email address: t.glenn@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Bonhi Bhattacharya
Alternative Contact Job Title: Senior Research Development Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: b.s.bhattacharya@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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