Research Development Officer

Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31 October 2025 and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Do you have experience of developing and supporting income generating activities such as bids or tenders? Is working on a broad range of projects something that motivates you? Would you like to work within a friendly and supportive team on a hybrid basis and have 30 days holiday a year? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

The University of Lincoln has a long-term ambition to establish a global reputation for research, knowledge exchange, and impact. To support us in achieving our growth aims we are recruiting for a proactive, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Research Development Officer to join our Research Development Team within the Research and Enterprise Department.

This role will drive research bidding activity across the University, working with a range of national, EU and International funding bodies, to identify and maximise new opportunities for external income generation. You will closely collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners, developing and delivering engagement events and workshops to upskill and promote opportunities.

You will have experience of working in an income generation environment, of building relationships and stakeholder engagement, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

This post provides a great opportunity to contribute towards our aims and ambitions, whilst developing their career within an enterprising and forward-thinking organisation. We offer an award-winning staff benefits scheme, 30 days of annual leave plus concessionary days (pro rata) and a generous professional development provision.

We are very happy to talk to you about flexible working options for this role. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ben Stoker, Research Development Manager, at bstoker@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Interview Date: Friday 11 April 2025

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