Research & Engagement Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Engagement team within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University. We are seeking an experienced Research & Engagement Manager to lead a supportive team of two dedicated Officers, who will be instrumental in promoting and communicating our world-leading research through a variety of media.

About Us

Lancaster University’s purpose is to advance knowledge, wisdom, and understanding through excellence in research and teaching. By engaging with others, we aim to leverage our collective intellectual resources as a force for good, fostering positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. The Research and Engagement team works closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the Faculty and the wider institution, facilitating communication of our innovative disciplines to a global audience, coordinating impactful events, and supporting our research centres and collaborative activities.

Role Overview

The Research & Engagement Manager will be pivotal in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration, maximising the positive impact of our research and engagement efforts. This role requires a candidate with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to build successful working relationships with a diverse range of individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of two Research and Engagement Officers, overseeing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Coordinate and implement communications strategies to promote research activities and outcomes effectively.
• Organise and facilitate events and activities designed to engage external stakeholders with our research.
• Foster relationships with academic staff, partners, and community groups to elevate the impact of our research.
• Utilise skills in research translation, digital and social media, data management, and event organisation.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in leading, managing, and motivating a team to achieve organisational objectives.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• A track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders and building effective relationships.

We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the Faculty, and we actively support family-friendly, flexible, and agile working policies on an individual basis. We welcome applications from individuals in all diversity groups. Lancaster University encourages hybrid working options, offering flexibility with a blend of remote and on-campus work.

Further Information

For more details about this exciting opportunity, please contact Professor Nick Race, Associate Dean for Research (n.race@lancaster.ac.uk), or Professor Alan Renney, Associate Dean for Engagement (a.rennie@lancaster.ac.uk).

This role is full-time on a fixed term basis until July 2027. This role will also be considered as a secondment opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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