Research Strategy Projects Officer

As the Research Strategy Projects Officer you’ll play a key role in initiatives and projects that deliver our Manchester 2035 strategy. We are looking for an excellent team worker who can collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Your excellent organisational skills will be crucial within a high-volume, deadline driven environment. With demonstrable proactivity and the initiative to raise and help resolve difficult problems, you will be a detail-orientated professional, capable of managing multiple tasks independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

In addition to supporting distinct projects linked to the Manchester 2035 strategy, the role has the following key elements:

• Lead, develop and deliver comprehensive briefings, reports and presentations for senior research leadership, including evidence collection and drafting.
• Initiate, manage and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery, ensuring the highest quality and influential interactions.
• Participate in and support a range of team-wide deliverables and responsibilities involving administering strategic research funds and providing high-level support to governance groups and committees.

You should provide evidence in your application that you meet the essential knowledge, skills and experience stated in the job description. A CV is not always sufficient to show this, and we suggest that you use the personal statement section of the job application to give us a brief explanation and examples of how you feel you meet the criteria.

You will be part of the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement which supports the ongoing development of strategy and policy for the University’s research and business engagement activities.

Interview date will be Wednesday 19 November

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: claire.faichnie@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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