We are seeking to recruit two Research Development and Innovation Managers, one in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and one in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
This is a strategically important role, which will drive the delivery of the Faculty’s research and innovation strategies and provide operational leadership. The post-holder will line manage the Faculty’s Research Development and Innovation team, which brings together a range of specialist functional areas and includes the Research Development, Internationalisation and Faculty Business Engagement teams.
The Research Development and Innovation Manager will work in a rapidly changing and complex environment. The successful candidates should have significant experience in a leadership and management role and be educated to degree level in a relevant subject (or have demonstrable relevant professional experience supporting Research and Innovation activities). Key qualities include the ability to influence and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from different sectors internally and externally, strategy development, negotiation skills, and excellent communication and organisation skills.
In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the HE sector, extensive experience of the interface between higher education and industry, along with knowledge of the UK and international research funding landscape.
The successful candidates will be based within either the Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, working closely with the Faculty’s senior research and innovation leadership and working in close partnership with the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement, as a key member of the University’s Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange leadership team
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Informal enquiries about the roles are strongly encouraged; please feel free to contact a member of the recruitment panel
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Science and Engineering (FSE) – Chris Dolan, Head of Faculty Research and Business Engagement (FSE): chris.dolan@manchester.ac.uk
Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) – Darien Rozentals, Head of Faculty Research and Business Engagement (FBMH) darien.rozentals@manchester.ac.uk
Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange (BEKE) – Catherine Headley, Head of Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Catherine.headley@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
