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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) RESEARCH PORTFOLIO MANAGER
SALARY: £34,905 per annum
HOURS: Full time or Part time (Minimum 0.6 FTE considered)
CONTRACT TYPE: Open Ended (Permanent)
LOCATION: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid working)
GRADE: UKRI Band D
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: X5
CLOSING DATE: 16 Oct 2024
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 11 Nov 24
ABOUT US
Are you passionate about research? Are you keen to work with researchers, business and Government to help support excellent research that delivers real impact for the economy and society?
Research Portfolio Managers assist with the development and delivery of ideas for future activities and build relationships with stakeholders within universities and industry to ensure we fund research of the highest quality to implement new, innovative research programmes. Portfolio managers also play a key role in managing our funding competitions.
The Research Base Directorate leads on our support for discovery research, creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment to provide a variety of career pathways in research and innovations. Teams within this directorate cover the remits of Advanced Materials, Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. The Infrastructure and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and People teams also contribute to delivering this part of EPSRC's mission.
The Cross-Council Programmes Directorate leads on promoting a positive culture of cross-council working that builds on the disciplinary strengths in the research base and the strengths of our partnerships. Research Portfolio Managers working in this directorate can expect to be placed in teams covering cross-Council priorities including AI and Robotics, Digital Security and Resilience, Energy and Decarbonisation, Healthcare Technologies, Manufacturing and the Circular Economy and Quantum Technologies.
The Partnerships Directorate leads and develops and manages our relationships with business, our international and regional engagement activities, public engagement and cross-cutting work on impact.
EPSRC is a team-based organisation, and no team or directorate works in silo. An important part of your role will be to work with others to deliver results.
PURPOSE
As an EPSRC Portfolio Manager, you will work with the Engineering and Physical Sciences research community to achieve EPSRC's aim to put the UK at the forefront of international research.
You will be given responsibility for one of EPSRC's portfolios and will help develop ideas for future activities in a strongly team-based organisation as well as working with other Government Departments and Councils within UKRI. This role will broaden your skills by giving you the opportunity to manage your own projects and activities. Interaction with stakeholders especially in universities is an important part of the role.
Your role will be varied, building relationships with universities and industry, managing our decision-making processes and policy development activities to ensure we fund research of the highest quality, and planning and implementing community events to foster new, innovative, research programmes.
OUTPUTS & ACTIVITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
* Gathering, understanding and integrating internal and external information about the research and innovation landscape and the EPSRC portfolio
* Operation of peer review and other formal decision-making processes
* Working with external stakeholders to manage strategic relationships with key influencers in universities and business through representing EPSRC in external networks and meetings
* Working across teams to ensure cross portfolio understanding and joint initiatives as appropriate
* Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on activities and investments to feed into planning
* Supporting senior colleagues with development of projects and implementation of plans, coordinating and operating processes supporting delivery across EPSRC
We will consider high calibre graduates with a research background (or those with equivalent education, training, or professional development) who can demonstrate the potential to succeed. You will be a creative thinker who can work effectively independently and with colleagues, be an excellent communicator and manage your time effectively.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(S) - Assessed at shortlisting
(I) - Assessed at interview
(S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
Assessment of the following essential skills will be made via shortlisting, and an in-person interview which will include a presentation:
Essential:
* Problem solving and analytical skills (S)
* A focus on achievement (S)
* Effective communication skills (verbal, presentational and written) (S, I)
* Ability to work with others as part of a team, including taking a leadership role and influencing others through behaviour and empathy (S, I)
* Strategic awareness (S, I)
* Planning and organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise and manage complex activities (S, I)
* Creativity, adaptability and openness to change. (S, I)
* Ability to make decisions (I)
Desirable:
* Graduate (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the potential to succeed (S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Developing talent:
We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences.
HYBRID WORKING
These posts are based at our Swindon office, but we operate a hybrid approach, and you can expect a mix of working from home, the office, and external locations. As we recognise the benefits of in-person working, EPSRC currently has a minimum expectation that we will work in person, in the Swindon office, at least 2 days per month. On occasions where there is a business need, you may be required to attend the office more than 2 days a month (e.g., for training, events, or team days). This post also requires travel to attend external visits and meetings.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCESS
The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 16th October 2024.
If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview that will take place at Polaris House in Swindon during week commencing 11 Nov 2024. This is the final stage of the selection process. Please note, dates are subject to change.
Online applications only are accepted for this role. Please submit a CV and "Application Statement" in which you should give evidenced examples that clearly explain how your abilities, experiences and skills demonstrate each of the shortlisting criteria listed above.
CONTACT
For further information please contact Joe Shearring (EPSRC Co-Chair Assessment Centre and Head of Regional Engagement) who is leading this recruitment joe.shearring@epsrc.ukri.org.
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