Salary: Grade 8 - £37,099 to £44,262 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Permanent, full-time
Flexible working options considered.
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.
The RAU is committed to conducting research that makes a difference, addressing global challenges including climate change, food security, and water resource management. Our vision aims for a global reputation for excellence and leadership across our teaching, research, and engagement.
The Role
This is an exciting time for the University; our research portfolio has expanded rapidly over the last five years (currently £3.8M) and continues to grow. We have taken a strategic decision to embark on a portfolio of knowledge exchange activities, including establishing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs). Our Research Excellence Framework in 2021 showed that more than half of our research was commended as world-leading and internationally excellent. In the 2023 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), we gained the highest aggregate score alongside the Royal Veterinary College in our STEM cluster of 12 small specialist universities, being commended for our graduate start-ups and professional training.
We are currently embarking on two major projects related to research and KE, which will further transform the University into a research-intensive and applied institution. By gaining Research Degree Awarding Powers, we will be able to award our own doctoral qualifications, enhancing our research profile nationally and internationally. Our new £5.8M project to rebuild and re-equip our laboratories will support both teaching and research.
Our Strategic Initiatives for 2024/25 include Delivering our Research Vision and Establishing an Innovation and Enterprise Ecosystem; this role fundamentally contributes to our Strategy in these areas. The core role of the Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager will be to autonomously lead research, research consultancy, and KE support across the research project lifecycle, as well as leading the establishment of the RAU's portfolio of knowledge transfer activities. Responsibilities will include making key decisions on grant resourcing, contract drafting, improving the quality and delivery of research and KE support, and reporting to the University Executive on the extensive portfolio of research and KE activities.
Skills and Qualifications
You will have a sound understanding of the UK higher education research funding system and demonstrable experience of working in a research environment, including managing the research project lifecycle and managing grant applications for large and complex grants (pre- and post-award).
In addition, you will have an excellent understanding and demonstrable experience of the knowledge exchange and impact environment, including experience of developing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Strong project management, operational, and organizational skills are required, including technical skills to review and draft contracts and agreements. The role will require a high level of stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally, with excellent customer service practices and delivery of quality services.
Staff Benefits
* A generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time posts)
* Free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre
* Discounted catering facilities
* Discounted onsite gym
* Free library services
* Employee assistance programme
* Occupational health and counselling services
* Cycle to work scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the RAU, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Interviews: 26th or 27th November 2024
The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.
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