Impact Funding Facilitator

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 years
Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £33,809 to £37,684 per annum, with potential progression up to £47,105 per annum
Apply by 01/08/2022

Role Description

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to maximise the value of the knowledge exchange block grant funding awarded to the University, including the Engineering Physical Sciences Research Council Impact Acceleration Account.  The role will perform the operational, project and programme management delivery of this funding.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience with specialist knowledge of winning, directing, driving and delivering block funding, the post-holder will ensure the optimum outputs for all stakeholders are obtained.  You will have experience of project and programme management delivery.  With a can-do attitude, you will have experience of planning and progressing activities within guidelines alongside demonstrable experience of working with multiple stakeholders to complete tasks whilst adhering to complex guidance.  We are looking for a self-motivated candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

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 supports researchers in achieving excellence and impact in delivering the university’s vision for 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Sandra Messenger, Knowledge Exchange Manager on (E): [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 August 2022