Assistant 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 fixed-term Assistant Research Development Manager to join the team in assisting academics within the Environment research theme.

This role, which is offered on a fixed-term basis until April 2024, will involve working alongside colleagues within the Research Services team and from the wider Research and Enterprise Office and other internal stakeholders such as academic staff, Research Deans and Heads of School. You will be involved in developing and writing website content, promoting and disseminating funding opportunities. delivery of internal training and demand management processes, and supporting the development of small value funding applications.

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

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 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
• Have an awareness of research funding sources and mechanisms in the UK and overseas
• Have excellent attention to detail

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: Research Development Manager
Contact name: Stephanie Cook
Contact phone: 0118 378 7399
Contact email: s.d.cook@reading.ac.uk

Interviews will be held TBC

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. 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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