Senior Research & Knowledge Exchange Manager

About this role We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager with expert knowledge and expertise in research and KE development and bidding for external funding. The role holder will be responsible for leading and managing a strategic portfolio – identifying, developing, and delivering activities to generate Research & KE income from external funding sources. The role holder will manage members of the Research & Knowledge Exchange (RKE) team in their strategic area. They will work closely with researchers and stakeholders to develop and deliver opportunities for highly impactful, inclusive, and engaged research at UWE Bristol. About you You will have an excellent understanding and awareness of the research and innovation funding landscape, and experience of bidding for research and innovation funding at a significant level. You will be a passionate, supportive and coaching manager, with leadership skills in line with UWE’s values (ambitious, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and enterprising). You will have proven experience and a track record in supporting researchers and their collaborators to develop and secure external funding for ambitious programmes of research and Knowledge Exchange. As a highly skilled communicator and planner, with a proactive dynamic approach and mindset you will liaise at all levels throughout the university and be networked into relevant sector communities. About us This role is part of the professional service, Research, Business and Innovation (RBI).  RBI is a dynamic, friendly department with a strong team ethos and comprises approximately 90 staff.  RBI supports, develops, and enhances the University's framework for research, grant bidding and post-award management, professional development, and business engagement. We have a caring and values led culture in RBI and make it a priority to look after our staff. Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Alison Davis on 0117 328 7812 or email: Alison2.Davis@uwe.ac.uk Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on week commencing 29th January. This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Advice to applicants We’d love to hear from you - Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible. Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.