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Form of workWe are seeking a highly motivated project professional who will work across a multidisciplinary team and provide effective management of a new research and coordination hub, funded by UKRI and based at The University of Manchester in partnership with The University of Sussex, The University of Exeter and The University of Bath. The hub, known as SALIENT, will catalyse, convene and conduct research and innovation in support of the UK's efforts to build national security and resilience.
The successful candidate will contribute to all stages of set up and management of SALIENT including, but not limited to mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, financial management, risk management and evaluation.
The post-holder will join an interdisciplinary team working between Engineering and the Social Sciences. They will be part of a vibrant research community, with an outstanding reputation for high quality, impactful research.
The SALIENT hub will sit under The Thomas Ashton Institute umbrella. The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research (TAI) is a unique strategic partnership spanning faculties within The University of Manchester and the Science Hubs of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What You’ll Need
Relevant experience managing a hub or equivalent centre within a higher education and/ or scientific research setting. Interdisciplinary/intersectoral research experience between scientific and/or engineering practice and social/public engagement would be an advantage. Skills and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders across industry, policy, research and the public is preferred.
The post is available immediately.
Rewards and Benefits
Working at a large successful university brings with it a range of benefits including competitive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance plus 4 closure days and training and development opportunities. The working environment is flexible and friendly, including the opportunity for flexible working. Part-time or job share arrangements would be considered for the right candidate.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted in-person or remotely via video conference.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Darren Clement // Richard Kirkham
Email: darren.clement@manchester.ac.uk // richard.kirkham@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@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.
