Research Development Manager (Arts. Humanities And Social Science)

Each year Cardiff University’s researchers secure over £100 million in new externally funded research grants and contracts. The Research Development team provides critical, underpinning operational support to ensure that researchers are appropriately supported in developing bids for funding and that income to the University is maximised through such activity. Reporting directly to the Head of Research Development of RIS you will be part of a well-established Research Development team with joint responsibility for managing the portfolio of work across relevant academic schools within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).  You will facilitate and develop research undertaken across the College working closely with the Dean of Research and Innovation, providing advice, guidance and specialist support, and leading projects within this area. You will also support joint working with the University’s Colleges of Biomedical and Life Sciences and Physical Sciences and Engineering, including interdisciplinary grant applications, and fulfil a cross-cutting role in supporting the work of the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation & Engagement. You will be pro-active in supporting research funding applications and related activities in academic schools and university-funded research entities which already have international reputations for research excellence and are major generators of external research income to the University. The focus of your activities will be strongly influenced by the future research and innovation trajectory of the University under our new Vice Chancellor and the aspirations for Cardiff University. Your role will support the AHSS Research and Innovatione, fixed term Strategy and Action Plan and contribute to the achievement of the University’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for research and innovation, including the newly launched University Research Excellence programme. This is a full time open ended post and is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance. This post is full time and open-ended.  Salary: £49,794 - £54,395 per annum (Grade 7) Closing date: Thursday, 8 February 2024 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.