Institute for Sustainability Research Manager

Centre for Environment & Sustainability

Location: Guildford
Salary: £34,308 to £36,386 per annum
Fixed Term
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 05 March 2023
Reference: 007823

The Institute for Sustainability | University of Surrey  is offering an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager position to support the growth of the Institute’s research income from key sponsors including UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), UK Government bodies, industry, charities and overseas funding agencies. This is a fixed term contract position available for up to 15months, starting as soon as possible. 

In this role, the Research Manager will support the development of high-quality proposals, aiming for large multi-partner bids where applicable and provide essential support in securing funding for large research project(s), as part of the Institute's programme.

The post holder will be joining a transdisciplinary team of scientists, innovators and industry experts from the University and beyond.

The ideal candidate should have experiences in bid development, preferably in sustainability, systems thinking or the social and natural sciences.

If you are an enthusiastic individual who shares our ethos of “Research and Action”, we would be delighted to hear from you.

By joining the Institute, you will receive unique opportunities to drive impact and make connections which will help for your next stage of career in either academia or industry.

For more information about the role or the Institute please contact Nathalie Hinds, [email protected]

Please submit your CV and a covering letter with your application.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 15th March 2023.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter with your application.

Further details: Job Description

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.