Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager

1 week ago


Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Ltd Full time

Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

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 are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The RAU is committed to doing research that makes a difference on the ground, working to address global challenges including climate change, food security, and water resource management.

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). We continue to grow from a position of strength; in the Research Excellence Framework in 2021 more than half of our research was commended as world leading and internationally excellent with 52% classed as 3* or 4*. 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, professional training, and co-authorship with industry of innovation and discovery.

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. This will include making key decisions on the viability of grant resourcing and finances; contract drafting, review, and negotiation; improving the quality and delivery of research and KE support; as well as analysing and reporting to the University Executive on the extensive portfolio of research and KE activities across the University. The role will aid the University to build capacity in research and KE, support governance around research and KE, ensuring a professional and holistic approach to 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 or the process 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, and the drive to deliver business improvements.

Benefits

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including:

  1. A 35 hour working week
  2. A generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
  3. Pension scheme
  4. Free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre
  5. Discounted catering facilities
  6. Discounted onsite gym
  7. Free library services
  8. Employee assistance programme
  9. Occupational health and counselling services
  10. Cycle to work scheme
  11. Staff development opportunities
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the RAU, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application: RAU Job Application.

Closing date: 17th November 2024

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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