Senior International Funds Manager
Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago
Salary : £43,116
Hours : Full Time / Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location : Polaris House, Swindon. Very flexible hybrid working options available with occasional travel to the office.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024. Please note that interviews will take place in person in Polaris House, Swindon, the week commencing 20 th May
Job Overview:
The Senior International Funds Manager will play a leading role in the delivery and implementation of UKRI's International Funds, reporting to the Head of International Funds Delivery. The post-holder will have a central role in shaping international funds across UKRI, networking with stakeholders, developing policy and strategy and managing UKRI funds development, coordinating and supporting UKRI's constituent councils to achieve their international ambitions.
The post holder will play a leading role within the UKRI International Funds Team, currently ~12 people, as well as working together with colleagues across UKRI to deliver International Funds: flexibly, at pace and actively managed. The varied role will include, for example: taking lead responsibility for delivery of new funding opportunities, working with the wider International team to engage key stakeholders and develop strategies for realising UKRI's partnership ambitions, or owning and delivering international funding policy. The post holder will help shape new international Funds, such as the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), creating a portfolio that meets both budget and strategic requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Heads of Funds to support the International Science Partnerships Fund bringing programmes from the initial prioritisation stages to delivery, working as appropriate with other UKRI International teams, DSIT colleagues and other stakeholder. Lead on the development of Fund specific policies, practices and communications, to ensure coherent delivery across UKRI Councils, and consistent experience for external stakeholders, in line with Reforming our Business principles and DSITHMG requirements Oversight of international funds distributed to Councils, including project portfolio information (with Analysis and Evidence Team) and finance monitoring and reporting (with International Operations) Responsible for the planning, development, commissioning, delivery and post-award management of specific International initiatives and portfolios. This can include both legacy programmes and new activities from new funds such as the ISPF. Ensure effective collaborative working across UKRI to develop and deliver these, including with other UKRI International teams, UKRI Councils, DSIT and external stakeholders as appropriate. Contribute to fund-level governance and cross-Council groups. Promote learning and good practice in Fund(s) delivery across UKRI. Embed knowledge of International Fund policies, processes and good practices within the team and promote across UKRI. Lead on cohort management for specific centrally managed and cross-Fund portfolios. Lead or contribute to cohort and stage-gate reviews (with Evaluation and Analysis team) Responsible for specification and implementation of Fund specific requirements for grant administration and reporting (with International Policy and International Operations). Responsible for Fund specific external engagement. Contribute to stakeholder mapping, to support Fund communications, active engagement and evaluation. Ensure coherence through coordination within UKRI International, across UKRI and with HMG. Work with the Partnerships team to develop or take forward collaborative opportunities. Prepare briefings and provide information and advice on Funds to senior management, UKRI Councils, other delivery partners, the R&I community (both UK and international), and UK Government departments. Advocate for, and represent, the International Funds team across UKRI through building strong relationships across councils, scoping needs and taking actions to ensure UKRI has capability to deliver International Funds. Line management responsibility for ~3 Fund Managers, as well as wider responsibility for task and project management as a key member of the International Funds management group. As senior manager within the International Funds Team ensure overall objectives are met and that the team is able to respond with agility to changes in requirements, working flexibly across development and delivery activities. To exemplify and promote the values of UKRI International.
This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list and the post-holder might be expected to undertake any other duties, commensurate with the Band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
Person Specification:
Essential
Educated to at least first degree or equivalent Leading and driving project progress, underpinned by sound project management skills, including the ability to work flexibly and to plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of projects and activities with different timescales, priorities, and delivery mechanisms, working individually and in teams. Experience with the development and delivery of research and innovation programmes, including development of programme strategies, commissioning processes including peer review, grants policy and administration. Ability to think creatively, offer new insights and generate new ideas with practical application. Ability to investigate and analyse problems systematically, including turning ambiguity into clear decisions and reasoned proposals for actions. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interpret and present information to a wide range of audiences; to draft crisp, concise and accurate briefing material, papers and presentations. A demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others, negotiate diplomatically, work with people of all levels and to build good relationships and effective partnerships with them, including with external and/or international stakeholders. Good people management skills and the ability to lead, manage and motivate cross-organisational teams. Flexibility to travel overseas.
Desirable
Experience of working on/ and awareness of key issues concerning international research and innovation policy and funding Experience with the development and delivery of research and innovation programmes, including development of programme strategies, commissioning processes including peer review, grants policy and administration.
About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK. Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ' How we support EDI in the workforce '.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
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