Senior Research Funding Development Manager

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and deliver the University's research funding development strategy and service for the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University. You will lead and manage the Faculty's Research Funding Development Team, part of Newcastle University's Research and Innovation Service.

The Senior Research Funding Development Manager will manage and deliver the University's research funding development strategy and service for the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS). The aim will be to maximise research funding from external funding bodies.

You will be based in the Faculty of Medical Sciences and will work with colleagues across the University to manage and deliver a high-quality, seamless service to maximise research funding from external funding bodies.

You will have skills in the preparation of or support for complex applications for external research funding. You should have well-established knowledge of research funding agencies and funding streams, preferably in the medical sciences. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on complex, deadline-driven tasks with colleagues in a range of roles. You should have experience of line-management and preferably also team leadership.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Dr Johanna Gascoigne-Owens, Head of Research Funding Development (johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk), if you would like to discuss the position.

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