Research Development Manager

University of Exeter

  • England
  • £43,482-46,049 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
The starting salary will be from £43,482 up to £46,049 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.This new full-time post is available from no earlier than 1st November 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31st October 2026, within Research Services.(We are open to applications from those looking for a job share or less hours)This is a time limited post of 12 months - starting no earlier than 1st November 2025Summary of the roleThis role is within the Research Development and Management pillar of the Research Services Directorate, which provides local delivery of support to academics across the full research project lifecycle from horizon scanning, research development, bidding and contracting, research project management & delivery (including financial post-award management) to post-project development and reporting, bringing together discipline-focused resources with funder-focused expertise. Research Development & Management and some Research Finance staff are managed and organised in seven clusters, either around a particular group of funders (Health; Bio-environment; Physical sciences and technology; Social sciences; Humanities; European/International) or for Cornwall research services.This particular position will be aligned to the Health and Life Sciences Cluster, working closely with academics within our Medical School and Biosciences disciplines to support and enhance research grant funding, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in areas such as healthcare, biomedical sciences, and life sciences.Main purpose of the role:To provide research development and management support and advice to academics across the research project lifecycle from idea to impact, supporting both the research development and financial elements. This includes identifying funding opportunities, coordinating bid development and supporting live projects and post project activities. This role will directly support standard to high risk/ complex projects.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the 'apply' button.BenefitsWe offer some fantastic benefits including:
  • 41 days leave per year
  • options for flexible working
  • numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
  • sector leading policies around
(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy * stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautifulFurther informationPlease contact Roz Harrison, or Kevin Sales,The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.The starting salary will be from £43,482 up to £46,049 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

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