Project Officer (Researcher Development and Training)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,546 to £35,116, with potential progression once in post to £39,355.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to May 2028

Background

The post holder will support existing initiatives and as well as new internal initiatives for life sciences Early Career Researchers and Mid-Career Researchers, focusing on provision at key career transition points, and across the research career lifecycle. The post will ensure the smooth delivery of training and research development initiatives which are aimed at both professional and personal development opportunities. 

The post holder will work alongside the Researcher Development Manager to identify training requirements and support the design and delivery of training and support packages to fill identified unmet needs. The role will also work closely with colleagues across the R&KT Office, the wider College of Medicine and Health and the University to ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of related activity. 

Main Duties

• To support existing Research Culture and Researcher Development initiatives such as raising awareness of the Concordat for Researcher Development and organising related workshops
• Support will include preparing progress reports for project boards (where they are held), project planning, and delivering on sub-projects/small projects which will be defined on a continuing basis
• Work with the Researcher Development Manager to identify training requirements, design training materials and workshops and implement the delivery of the training
• Assist in the evaluation and review of initiatives such as collating survey feedback
• Assisting with stakeholder management and maintaining regular contact with stakeholders to understand requirements, and review, develop and propose solutions for any issues
• Appropriately assess and escalate issues and risks
• Assist in the management of project resources and/or budgets
• Work with the Communications team to ensure the website, newsletters and any social media are updated as appropriate
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of research culture and researcher development activity
• Determine short term priorities for work, and how to maximise quality, efficiency and continuity
• Assist in the evaluation and review of projects
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

• Qualified to UK level 5 (e.g. Foundation degree, HND) or equivalent
• Substantial experience of project management, preferably in an academic setting
• Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software and using custom systems and databases. Including online learning and communication platforms such as canvas and MSTeams
• Familiar with the Concordat for Researcher Development
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries can be made to Tim Giles t.giles@bham.ac.uk  

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 2^nd April 2025

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