Research Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Location: Blackburn

(AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7HP)

Since its conception, AMRC North-West has undergone significant growth. To enable us to continue with this growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Research Development Manager based at our award-winning facility here in Samlesbury.

Our vision is to place Lancashire amongst the most innovative regions in the UK, with applied research facilities comparable with the best in the world, ensuring Lancashire is an attractive destination for inward investment and the creation of new businesses, in addition to providing world-class support for existing manufacturers. This pioneering manufacturing research centre is an outstanding place to work, with innovative machinery and technology.

You will bring enthusiasm ensuring that our policies and procedures enable the operation of the group. Alongside this you will also manage the bid writing opportunities for the group driving best practice and ensuring our success rate is maintained at a high level. The work will provide an excellent opportunity for continuous learning and personal development. You will help to build and maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration.

You will have:

  • A good honours degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of bid writing including an ability to provide partners with confidence and value from their engagements.
  • Experience in submitting bids for large programmes and consortia led research. Including proficiencies with the University JeS system.
  • Experience cultivating and developing relationships with new and existing partners.
  • Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications and the performance of AMRC NW.

In return we offer

  • 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
  • Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
  • A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
  • A highly competitive pension scheme.
  • Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
  • A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
  • An inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at

The AMRC NW is part of The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. The AMRC is a cluster of world-class centres for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, power generation, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. The AMRC has more than 80 industrial partners, including global giants such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus, as well as small businesses.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

£46,974 to £56,021. Grade 8, per annum with potential to progress to £63,029 pa through sustained outstanding contribution


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