Research Facilitator (part-time)

Faculty/Directorate

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

School/Function

Faculty General (FBSS)

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at Kingston University invites applicants for the role of Research Facilitator to provide pro-active support on research grant proposals for research-active academics in the Faculty.

As part of the duties, the Research Facilitator will provide one-to-one support to research-active academics to draft and develop competitive and transdisciplinary large grant proposals; identify funding opportunities and provide advice and guidance on potential routes to multi-disciplinary research; support the coordination of large-scale proposals, ensuring that internal and external partners are working effectively towards funder requirements and deadlines whilst inputting advice and guidance as regards the drafting of the application.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join a vibrant and collaborative team that is responsible for delivering impactful research and engage with industry.

The ideal candidate will have a good honours degree (or equivalent) and experience in a research funding environment, such as a university, research funding agency, or industrial/government sector.

They need a thorough understanding of the research landscape, particularly in crafting large-scale grant proposals. They must be adept at identifying varied funding opportunities and guiding the development of multidisciplinary research.

Strong in project coordination, they should work effectively under pressure and communicate professionally with various stakeholders. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills for one-on-one academic support and the ability to manage the development of significant grant proposals.

The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office with strong numerical skills. They must be an effective communicator, able to collaborate in a dynamic environment, and contribute to impactful research that aligns with the University’s Town House Strategy .

They can voice their opinion and offer ideas and solutions to problems. They can clearly and effectively communicate within their team and with the research office and are enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, vibrant environment and contributing to impactful research that engages with the industry.

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences  combines Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Driven by a forward-thinking approach, the faculty is dynamic, innovative, and ambitious. We focus on business and social challenges that impact us all, such as decision making, sustainable development and individual resilience.

Together, the schools strive to nurture socially responsible, well-informed, and actively engaged members of society who graduate as adaptable, ambitious, and solutions-focused professionals.

Practical experience and real-life learning are at the heart of our degrees. Our graduates will be equipped with the skills to manage and navigate a world that needs employees to be digitally skilled and to have highly developed people management skills, emotional intelligence, and innovative, entrepreneurial drive.

Kingston Business School

Kingston Business School  has triple accreditation, recognising the high quality and standard of our business degree offering. The AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Business Accreditation signals to the world that Kingston Business School has met the most rigorous standards of excellence in business education.  In addition, many of our courses are accredited and recognised by professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences

The School of Law, Social & Behavioural Sciences offers a range of courses in politics, economics, human rights, international relations, law, psychology and criminology.  Students graduate equipped with the theoretical tools, hands-on experience and critical thinking necessary to understand individual and social group behaviour, problem solve and influence the future. Globally admired for their human rights, religion and immigration expertise, staff are genuinely enterprising and international in their approach and flexible in meeting the evolving demands of the wider world – the kind of respected experts who will enthuse about, contribute to, and champion your work.

Professional bodies, including the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), recognise and accredit our courses.

This is a part-time (18.5 weekly hours), fixed-term position until 31 July 2024 with a starting salary of £18,823.00 per annum (50% pro rata to £37,646.00 per annum).

For informal enquiries, please contact Marta Rodriguez Santiago , Faculty Support Team Leader in the first instance, who will respond or escalate your query as appropriate.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 29 April.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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