Assistant Research Development Manager

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The University of Reading's world-leading research in Agriculture, Food & Health is addressing global challenges including climate change, resource degradation, hunger, poverty, diet and disease prevention and treatment. Our experts work with partners globally and locally to influence both policy and practice to ensure evidence-informed decision making.

Working primarily with the Agriculture, Food & Health theme, you will be contributing to the development of high quality research grant applications and the generation of research income at the University of Reading.

The Assistant Research Development Manager will join another assistant and a team of three Research Development Managers, supporting the Agriculture, Food and Health Theme. These teams work together with the Research Development team supporting the Environment Theme to form the wider science themes research development team, led by a Senior Research Development Manager.

You will have:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to progress numerous projects at any one time and to prioritise and manage own workflow.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Awareness of research funding sources and mechanisms in the UK and overseas.

The role holder will join a wider team of Assistant and Research Development Managers supporting the Agriculture, Food & Health theme alongside those from other themes to jointly develop and submit high quality research grant applications, on the University's beautiful green Whiteknights campus which has won 14 consecutive Green Flag awards.

Closing date: 8th October 2024

Interviews will be held: 29th October 2024

Contact Name: Tristan Glenn

Contact Job Title: Research Development Manager

Contact Email address: t.glenn@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Stephanie Cook

Alternative Contact Job Title: Research Development Manager

Alternative Contact Email address: s.d.cook@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.