Senior R&I Officer (pre-award)

This is an important role that will facilitate the University in maximising R&I funding opportunities, contributing to the preparation of proposals and providing support to maximise grant application success.

You will be expected to actively seek out to generate research and innovation income and collaborations, as well as working across the University to develop strategic large scale funding grants and, where possible, maximise the return and impact for the University. You will also be responsible for the line management of one Research and Innovation Support Officers (Pre-Award), as well as supporting the wider Research and Innovation Support team.

As a member of the Research and Innovation Support (RIS) team, the Senior Research and Innovation Officer (Pre-Award) helps to stimulate and support Schools' and wider University’s research and innovation culture. While you will be assigned to specific Schools/Centres, you will be expected to work across others as necessary to ensure the success of cross-disciplinary initiatives.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Guiding a portfolio of research and innovation funding applications and tenders through all stages of the application process (including drafting high-quality content, costing, pricing and approvals) to maximise chances of success, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Discussing potential funding projects to identify suitable funding routes and improving the quality of applications through expert knowledge of funder expectations and critical reviewing and editing of draft applications
• Identifying research and innovation funding opportunities from a variety of sources (charity, government and commercial) from online sources, contacts and funder events
• Dissemination of identified funding opportunities and providing academic training events, presentations and meetings, utilising university networks to ensure maximum reach and take-up of funding opportunities
• Organising, promoting and managing various activities (eg workshops and networking events) to build research capacity

 To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Experience in developing funding applications whether in the public, private or third sector, and supporting staff throughout the process
• A robust understanding of the research & innovation funding landscape and the rules and regulations of a wide variety of funders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of developing effective working relationships and new opportunities with internal and external stakeholders

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open & collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing.

You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office & home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description & to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact: 

peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number RIS-070-24. 

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees.

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