Research Support Manager

Job title:

Research Support Manager

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Manchester is pioneering research to help make the world better. This is an exciting opportunity to support our world-leading researchers and develop your career in research administration as a Research Support Manager. The post holder will work as part of the Faculty Research Services team and have specific responsibility to support academics within the National Graphene Institute (NGI).The post-holder will work alongside the Research Support Managers across the schools to provide mutual support and cover across the schools research activities.Research Support Managers develop and deliver integrated and effective research support service that maximises our ability to attract researchers and research income, undertake high quality research, and exploit research outcomes. Working closely with academic staff, particularly the Institute Director and Head of Department, to support the development of research activity and other externally funded projects in the broadest sense. You will work as part of a team of professional services colleagues within the Faculty’s Research and Business Services team to deliver a high quality and customer-focused service supporting the development of research and other externally funded projects in the widest sense.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a broad understanding of research support and the research lifecycle will be essential. You will also have a flexible, collaborative and creative approach to work. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines are also essential. Experience of research support administration is highly desirable.Interviews will take place on either the 18th or 19th of December.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 moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Daniel Twiddy, Faculty Research Services Operations ManagerEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:43:20 GMT

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