Research Funding and Operations Manager

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent, however part time may be considered

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website. 

UCEM’s ambition is to develop as a research-informed institution in its aspiration to become the Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education. You will be part of the development of this transformation and pivotal in establishing effective administrative processes and a robust approach to Research Administration. You will manage the research bid process and ensure all research activities are costed, tracked and reported appropriately; you will also be responsible for maintaining records and updating policies in relation to Research quality and outputs. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a number of teams within UCEM, to develop and deliver upon new processes, procedures and support for both staff and students so that they can excel at research. 

You must have experience in a similar research related role in higher education, or a role in a different discipline but with a similar skillset. Equally, experience within a finance team or finance-based discipline is essential, as is being qualified to degree level. Finally, we expect you to have sound digital and administration skills, alongside project management and cross-team working. 

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Our Vision to become the Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education sees establishing research degrees and growth of research as key developments on a road to applying for Research Degree Awarding Powers and submitting to the Research Excellence Framework. Furthermore, achieving a better Built Environment is increasingly synonymous with a sustainable Built Environment and we aim to transition UCEM into an institution with sustainability at its core. 

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. 

TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to recruitment@ucem.ac.uk by no later than Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 5.00 p.m. 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.