Research Development Manager (STEM)

Research Development Managers play an integral role in supporting the growth of the University’s research portfolio. The focus of this role is to grow the portfolio of grants from UK-based government (UK Research and Innovation, BBSRC, NERC and EPSRC) and charitable funders. The post holder will operate individually and as part of a team and will be responsible for developing and leading a strategic approach to research funding. The role will require the development of effective relationships with research funders, internal promotion of funding opportunities, the co-development and facilitation of cross-faculty and collaborative research bids and the optimisation of approaches to respond to opportunities and secure external funding.

About the person:

• 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant STEM subject or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role.
• Significant recent experience of working within a relevant (academic, public sector or commercial) research environment or research funding environment together with detailed, current knowledge of the research funding landscape.
• Proven track record of assisting the initiation and development of successful large-scale collaborative research funding applications.
• Evidence of project management experience with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines in high volume environments.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and ability to build links with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current research trends and UK national priorities.
• Understanding of the context that the University is operating within and an awareness of current issues facing Higher Education.
• Experience of using IT at an appropriate level (e.g. Microsoft Office suite and presentation tools).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including evidence of drafting clear and grammatically correct documentation on complex issues.
• Proven track record of developing strong relationships and effective interactions with senior researchers.
• Ability to assess, organise and prioritise in a complex and busy working environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion when working with highly sensitive information.
• Willingness to travel nationally/internationally as required.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

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