Organisation
Cranfield University
School/Department
Research & Innovation
Based at
Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work
37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period
3 Months to start ASAP
Salary
Full time starting salary is in the range of £37,684 - £47,105 per annum (37 hours per week)
We are looking for an experienced research manager/bid developer who understands the UK Higher Education research funding environment to support the development of high-quality grant applications.
About the Role
A short-term vacancy for an experienced candidate to support the review and development of research funding applications, working within the Research Grant Support Team. The Research Grants Facilitator will be a port of call for public funding opportunities for the organisation and academic community, with a focus on delivering pre-award support for external grant funding applications, representing the University when dealing with external funding bodies and professional organisations.
About You
We are looking for an experienced research manager/bid developer who understands the current research funding environment within the UK Higher Education sector to support the development of high-quality research grant applications. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have significant previous experience (at least 2 years) of working in a similar role. You will be able to build relationships at all levels, working systematically, independently and with good attention to detail. It is essential that you have excellent oral and written communication skills including writing, editing and presentation skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) supports researchers in working together to achieve excellence and impact in delivering the University’s vision for research and innovation, and reports to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. Find out about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . We are currently piloting hybrid working arrangements until April 2022. This means the majority of our staff are spending between 40% and 60% of their time working from the office where job roles allow. As this is a short, fixed-term contract we will also consider applicants that wish to work fully remotely.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Deryn Evans, Research Development Manager on (E); [email protected]
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 3906.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10 February 2022
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