Research Development Manager

The Research Services team supports the development of research and innovation excellence within the University and is the principal source of support to academics looking for funding in these areas. We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Development Manager to join the team in assisting academics within the Environment research theme.
The role will involve working alongside colleagues within the Research Services team and from the wider Research and Enterprise Office, internal stakeholders such as academic staff, Research Deans and Heads of School, and building external relationships, for example, with Research Councils. You will also be involved in the delivery of internal training and developing new initiatives to improve research application success rates.

This is a wide-ranging and varied role, and to be successful you will

• Have experience of working in a research environment and in writing or applying for research funding
• Have knowledge of research funders and funding mechanisms in the UK and overseas
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build relationships
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines and be able to manage a varied portfolio of research projects at any one time
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team

Interview date - 28th February 2023

Informal contact details

Contact role: Senior Research Development Manager
Contact name: Dr Bonhi Bhattacharya
Contact phone: 0118 378 5384
Contact email: b.s.bhattacharya@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: Director of Research Services
Contact name: Dr Anne-Marie van Dodeweerd
Contact phone: 0118 378 6756
Contact email: a.vandodeweerd@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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