Research Development Manager

Part-time (0.6 minimum), fixed-term until 31 March 2026.
(This may also be a secondment for internal staff.)

Hybrid: 50% days in the office and 50% days remote.

Join us and be part of a diverse team in Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
MECS is a multifuel research project funded by FCDO and is host to the Global Electrical Cooking Coalition (GeCCo) Secretariat.

We are looking for an individual with business and/or research development experience to work specifically on development opportunities relating to electric cooking (eCooking).

You’ll support our mission to act as a catalyst for the eCooking revolution by:

• Identifying and applying for funding opportunities from UK-based and international donors.
• Working with GeCCo partner organisations to create opportunities for collaboration and information sharing.
• Keeping eCooking on the Global agenda by working within the GeCCo Secretariat.

Key Requirements:

• You’ll have a track record of managing grant and funding applications across the funding landscape.
• You’ll be capable of working across varied organisations and with a diverse range of actors.
• Work to tight deadlines and on multiple projects.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.

Why should you apply?
Being a part of MECS represents a chance for your work to have global impact. MECS activities support the transition to clean and modern cooking across the Global South, and eCooking represents a particular opportunity to improve the lives of the end users, reduce black carbon emissions and attract large-scale funding through carbon financing.

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow as well as learn more about this area of impactful research.

If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Alicia Butterfield, via email to a.c.butterfield@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 24 February 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 24 March 2025

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticker loan scheme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development.

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