Research & Consultancy Development Officer

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Fixed-term until 31 July 2026

About this role

The purpose of this post is to support the development of new business for research and consultancy and continuing professional development (CPD) activity for the University within the Research Office. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Research & Innovation, the Senior Research Officer and academic staff across the University’s Schools. The role is offered as a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days on the Bishop Otter Campus (or Bognor Regis Campus) per week.

About you

The appointed postholder will have knowledge of funding bodies for research and related activities as well as the common requirements for bids, expressions of interest and tenders. With excellent planning and organisational skills, you will have experience and evidence of contributing significantly to bid writing and a track record of project delivery across the public and private sector.

We are a University that prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym at our Chichester campus; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; currently free staff bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Clive Hayter, Director of Research and Innovation via email at C.Hayter@chi.ac.uk

Applicants are urged to submit their application form as soon as possible (via the ‘Apply’ button above), as there is an urgent need to fill this position. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applicant(s) apply before the end of the closing date. 

• Closing Date: 09 March 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed              

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK.

If you require any support with completing your application please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

For full details of the post, please visit our website above.

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