Research Development Manager (multiple posts)

Reference

MED243922

Closing Date

Thursday, 11th August 2022

Job Type

Administrative Professional & Managerial

Department

School of Medicine - Research Knowledge and Exchange

Salary

£31406 to £40927 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Applications are invited for the above post based in the School of Medicine’s Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Team at the Medical School, Queen’s Medical Centre.   

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team supporting excellence in research and knowledge exchange for the School of Medicine. You will support academic staff in the planning and development of world leading research, to drive the quality and quantity of research funding applications.   

Candidates must be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field and/or have significant hands-on experience in a similar or related role. Ideal candidates will have previous experience of the development of research proposals and bringing bid teams together in a higher education, commercial or charitable setting and an understanding of the UK research funding landscape. The ability to take a proactive, collaborative and positive approach to supporting the development of new research programmes, managing multiple priorities and demands on your time will be essential. Candidates must have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills and experience of engaging, influencing, communicating and negotiating with diverse stakeholders. 

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. 

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.  Job share arrangements may also be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Alison Riding, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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