University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Research Portfolio Manager

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Provide effective leadership and expertise in pre- and post-award funding for the School’s Research, Engagement and Impact (REI) Service, to researchers and other staff across the School
  • Organisation, management, development and operation of the School’s funding pre- and post-award research activities and to support and enhance academic research activity
  • Provide professional expertise, advice and management information in relation to research activities to key School role holders, academic and professional services staff
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of MHSES research strategy, to increase opportunities for academic staff to develop bids and effectively manage research awards
  • Lead on a series of initiatives to improve service or researcher experience in pre-award bid development and post-award processes
  • Advocate a positive, supportive research culture in the School
  • Line management responsibilities

Requirements

  • Previous experience of supporting and developing funding applications with an in-depth knowledge of relevant funding opportunities and award criteria by various research funding bodies
  • Strong financial management skills and thorough knowledge of managing all aspects of pre- and post-award grant administration
  • Familiarity with governance, risks and compliance from multiple perspectives (staff, researchers, project participants, employers and funders)
  • High level of initiative and excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to feed into, encourage and implement strategic decisions to support the evolving needs of MHSES’s academic community
  • Demonstrable ability to empower and motivate staff, with a commitment to collaborative team working and supporting development goals. Line management experience.
  • Right to work in the UK required; University is unable to sponsor international workers for this role