Research Development Manager x3

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Are you experienced in designing and submitting grant proposals in collaboration with academic colleagues?  Do you have an excellent knowledge of the HE sector and policy landscape with particular focus on the research funding environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.  

At SOAS we’re recruiting a new team of three Research Development Managers, each of which will focus on a particular funding remit (UKRI/Charities/EU & International) but have wider knowledge of what makes a great funding proposal and how to match ambition and programmes of work to particular funding calls.  

As a credible expert on research funding, you will develop strong relationships internally and externally, building consortia which position SOAS well to lead and engage in impactful and ground-breaking research.

You will implement approaches to improving the quality and success of funding proposals working in partnership with our academic community and leadership.  Interviews are planned for 4th, 6th and 9th June.  

For informal discussions about this role please reach out to: 

Dr Rebecca Edwards, Head of RKE Development & Delivery, via re21@soas.ac.uk

Closing date: 18th May 2025        

Interviews to be held: 4th, 6th and 9th June 2025

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please kindly contact:

Dr Rebecca Edwards, Head of RKE Development & Delivery via re21@soas.ac.uk

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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