Programme Manager

Hours: Full time (Part time considered)  Contract Type: Open Ended  Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire  As a NERC Programme Manager (PM) you will engage with the academic community, business and policy makers to invest in and maintain the UK’s position at the forefront of environmental research and innovation both nationally and internationally. You will be involved in developing and delivering NERC and UKRI investments lined with the objectives in NERC’s Delivery plan. You will be working with the NERC community and other stakeholders from the public and private sectors and helping to maintain strong partnerships. You will have an aptitude for programme delivery and management across a range of aspects including research funding (via strategic investments, international initiatives and studentships and fellowships), competition management and post-award monitoring and engagement. You will have strong organisational, team-working and time-management skills, and excellent attention to detail. You will be self-motivated, quick to learn and flexible enough to manage a diverse and constantly evolving portfolio of activities, working to deadlines.  Key Activities include, but are not limited to:  Supporting the development and management of a portfolio of investment in research, innovation, talent and skills within NERC’s priorities. This includes supporting design and implementation of funding calls and competitions flexibly across NERC, including potential activities aimed at community building Take responsibility for the peer review and panel assessment of proposals for funding, by; selecting appropriate reviewers and panels members, acting as secretariat for the associated assessment panel meetings. Ensure appropriate and timely communications at all times with those involved. Promoting good decision making through equality, diversity and fairness in funding opportunities Carry out active management of funded research, international and postgraduate training investments, through specific programme activities, e.g. monitoring programme budgets; coordinating programme meetings and communications; preparing papers, reports and briefings, maintaining webpages Engagement with communities and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally. Collaborate with researchers (universities, other environmental agencies, and research centres) and research users (business, government and policy makers), acting as interface for agreed areas of NERC activity. Provide high quality expertise and advice in areas of responsibility informed by the latest developments in the area, evidence and engagement with relevant external stakeholders Promoting and contributing to cross-council projects and projects funded jointly with external funders Activity manage Assistant Programme Managers and administrative support staff in order to achieve NERC’s delivery goals   Essential Skills  Degree, preferably in environmental sciences, or equivalent relevant qualifications or expertise Working knowledge and experience of the UK research and/or innovation landscape and the science areas and/or communities supported by NERC Ability to absorb, evaluate and communicate complex information in language appropriate to the audience Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work to deadlines Ability to work flexibly and fluidly on own initiative, as well as with teams Demonstrable track record in influencing effectively (both verbal and written media) across teams, wider organisation and external stakeholder communities Effective use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail and internet.  UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. How to apply: For full details on the role, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.