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Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager

Royal Agricultural University - Business Development, Commercial Services and Facilities

Location: Cirencester
Salary: £37,099 to £44,262 annum depending on experience, Grade 8
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 24th October 2024
Closes: 17th November 2024

Salary: Grade 8 - £37,099 to £44,262 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Permanent, full-time

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Flexible working options considered

The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The RAU is committed to doing research that makes a difference on the ground, working to address global challenges including climate change, food security, and water resource management. Our vision to achieve a global reputation for excellence and leadership across our teaching, research and engagement is detailed through the ‘Quality’ objective in our RAU Strategy 2023-2028, with a goal to achieve at least 75% of research outputs being judged as world-leading.

The core role of the Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager will be to lead research, research consultancy and KE support across the research project lifecycle, as well as leading the establishment of the RAU’s portfolio of knowledge transfer activities. This will include making key decisions on the viability of grant resourcing, and finances; contract drafting, review and negotiation; improving the quality and delivery of research and KE support; as well as analysing and reporting to the University Executive on the extensive portfolio of research and KE activities across the University.

You will have a sound understanding of the UK higher education research funding system and demonstrable experience of working in a research environment, including managing the research project lifecycle and managing grant applications for large and complex grants (pre- and post- award). In addition, you will have an excellent understanding and demonstrable experience of the knowledge exchange and impact environment, including experience of developing or the process of developing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

Strong project management, operational, and organizational skills are required including technical skills to review and draft contracts and agreements. The role will require a high level of stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally, with excellent customer service practices and delivery of quality services, and the drive to delivery business improvements.

This role will report to the Associate Director of Business Development and be a leading member of the Team. The role will also manage the Research and KE Coordinator.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit: https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-us/jobs.

Closing date: 17th November 2024

Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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