Knowledge Exchange (Ke) Funding Support Officer

Do you want to help researchers at the University of Sheffield make a difference in the real world; to the environment, health, the economy?  We have an exciting opportunity in our Knowledge Exchange (KE) Funding team for someone with practical administration skills and project support experience to assist in the delivery of funding programmes, which enable our researchers to work with external organisations and ensure our research has impact. You will: Be output and delivery driven with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; Be a fast learner who works to a high level of accuracy and enjoys the challenge of a varied workload; Excel at following established processes whilst contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and ideas generation within the team; Work proactively and collaborate with colleagues to support ambitious projects and initiatives; Have the ability to work flexibly and effectively, both independently and as part of a team; Be passionate about the impact that Higher Education can have on economic prosperity; health, well-being, and quality of life; sustainability; and the culture of our international, national and regional communities. The KE Funding team (situated within Research, Partnerships and Innovation) manages our ~£9m KE funding portfolio and provides expert professional support to facilitate academic-led partnerships, innovation and Knowledge Exchange activity.  Working closely with professional colleagues, you will support the coordination of our KE funds and internal funding calls, while helping the team to adapt to changing requirements and manage stakeholder expectations and deadlines. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, with a reward package including: A minimum of 38 days’ annual leave including closure days and Bank Holidays (pro rata), with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible. A generous 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. A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, support for those going through the menopause, paid time off and support for fertility treatment, and more. 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. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located at the top of your screen.