Funding Manager - Consulting and Contract Research

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at work at the University of Pioneers, Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives? The University of Plymouth is renowned for high-quality, internationally leading education, research and innovation. An opportunity has arisen at the University for a professional and motivated individual to join our team, in providing support to University academics and researchers in securing contract research and consulting opportunities. If you have experience in supporting the development of funding applications, then this role could be for you. The University’s Research and Innovation Directorate (R&I) plays a crucial role in securing funding for research across a diverse range of disciplines, from the creative arts to medicine. We work closely with academic colleagues in the creation of impactful relationships between them and external organisations. With an ambitious University strategy around research excellence, and knowledge exchange, this role is central to the University’s mission and represents a stimulating opportunity to be part of a dynamic and motivated team, sitting at the heart of the University. Reporting to the Senior Funding Manager: Consulting and Contract Research, you will assist academics with consultancy, commercial research and other funded programmes of work. You will support all aspects of project development and contracting, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with academic colleagues and external clients and ensuring the successful delivery of funded projects. The role requires a creative, proactive approach to problem solving. You must be able to use your experience to help realise the potential of opportunities presented from a variety of funding sources. This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options, including job share, may be considered. Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. For an informal discussion about the role contact Cristina Pinto by email ****. We offer a competitive salary package, with pension benefits, as well as a generous holiday allocation of 35days / annum. A range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities, is also offered. Support with relocation costs may be considered, conditions apply. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7
Package:
Permanent, Full-time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>
the University of Pioneers, Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives
The University of Plymouth is renowned for high-quality, internationally leading education, research and innovation. An opportunity has arisen at the University for a professional and motivated individual to join our team,
in providing support to University academics and researchers in securing contract research and consulting opportunities. If you have experience in supporting the development of funding applications, then this role could be for you.
The University’s Research and Innovation Directorate (R&I) plays a crucial role in securing funding for research across a diverse range of disciplines, from the creative arts to medicine. We work closely with academic colleagues in the creation of impactful relationships between them and external organisations. With an ambitious University strategy around research excellence, and knowledge exchange, this role is central to the University’s mission and represents a stimulating opportunity to be part of a dynamic and motivated team, sitting at the heart of the University.
Reporting to the Senior Funding Manager: Consulting and Contract Research, you will assist academics with consultancy, commercial research and other funded programmes of work. You will support all aspects of project development and contracting, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with academic colleagues and external clients and ensuring the successful delivery of funded projects. The role requires a creative, proactive approach to problem solving. You must be able to use your experience to help realise the potential of opportunities presented from a variety of funding sources.
This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options, including job share, may be considered.
Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 22
nd
June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Cristina Pinto by email ****
We offer a competitive salary package, with pension benefits, as well as a generous holiday allocation of 35 days / annum. A range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities, is also offered. Support with relocation costs may be considered, conditions apply.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
A8708
£35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7
35326
35326
40927
Professional/Support Services
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-time
37
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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