Research Development Manager

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Experience

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).
• Professional practitioner with knowledge and expertise in the delivery and development of services, events, and activities within the organisation.
• Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting change and service improvements.
• Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues.
• Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University’s reputation.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, business systems.
• Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition.
• Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines.
• Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. 

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of research funding landscape.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.
• Experience in a similar role.

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