Assistant Research Development Manager

Applications will close 23:59 GMT 22nd June 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July 2025

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Research at the University of Reading aims to solve some of the biggest problems facing people today, based on four themes: agriculture, food and health; environment; heritage and creativity; and prosperity and resilience. Working across continents and disciplines, our researchers explore ways to tackle climate change, improve human health, provide food security and understand human culture.

Working primarily with the Prosperity and Resilience theme, you will be contributing to the development of high quality research grant applications and the generation of research income at the University of Reading.

The Assistant Research Development Manager will join the Research Development Manager supporting the Prosperity and Resilience Theme. They will sit in the wider Heritage & Creativity, Prosperity & Resilience and International Funding team, led by a Senior Research Development Manager, within the Research Development team.

You will have:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to progress numerous projects at any one time and to prioritise and manage own work flow
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Awareness of research funding sources and mechanisms in the UK and overseas

The role holder will join a wider team of Assistant and Research Development Managers supporting the researchers at the University to jointly develop and submit high quality research grant applications, on the University's beautiful green Whiteknights campus which has won 14 consecutive Green Flag awards. The University provides a generous annual leave package of 26 days plus an additional 8 closure days which include bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time posts), and operates a flexible working policy.

Contact Name: Katie Powell
Contact Job Title: Research Development Manager
Contact Email address: k.e.powell@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Charlotte Johnson
Alternative Contact Job Title: Senior Research Development Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: c.d.johnson@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). 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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