Bristol Digital Futures Institute Manager (BDFI)

The role

As an Institute Manager Do you want to manage a major cross-disciplinary research programme, working with world-class academics and industry and civic partners to grow and manage an ambitious portfolio of research and impact activities which are looking to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society? 

At Bristol Digital Futures Institute (Bristol Digital Futures Institute | Bristol Digital Futures Institute | University of Bristol), we’re shaping a digital future that works for all. Our mission is to transform the way we create new digital technology for inclusive, prosperous and sustainable societies.

You will provide operational leadership and management for BDFI, working closely with the co-Directors, academic colleagues and partners across many organisations, and leading a professional services team who will support business development, communications and research administration.

This role is part of the Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Research Support Network which connects you with around 50 research professional staff in similar roles and provides support and a team environment. 

Please note that, due to operational needs, we are ideally seeking someone who can commit to a full-time position and be on-site four days per week.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the coordination and delivery of all aspects of the research programme.
• Managing communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing a team to ensure that BDFI’s vision and objectives are effectively supported.
• Developing strategic plans, identifying new opportunities and coordinating funding applications.
• Overseeing financial management of the programme and developing plans for future financial sustainability.
• Organising and contributing to programme governance.

You should apply if

• You are a confident and compelling communicator and excited by the prospect of working with partners to co-deliver new activities to support cutting edge research with impact.
• You have significant research and project management experience and have good knowledge of the HE sector. 
• You are passionate about managing teams, developing individuals and creating a positive working environment.
• You understand academic-external partner interactions and can demonstrate how you have supported and grown them.  
• You are organised with strong management skills and are unphased by competing priorities and deadlines.
• You are able to think strategically and are proactive and solutions-focussed in your approach.

For a full view of the responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.

Additional information

6For any informal enquiries, please contact any of the individuals below:

Daniel Neyland, Co-Director of BDFI, daniel.neyland@bristol.ac.uk

Raul Santos-Rodriguez, Co-Director of BDFI enrsr@bristol.ac.uk

Katharine Blackwell, Head of ILO, Katharine.blackwell@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday, 26th August.

The interview date will be confirmed in due course.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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