Interviews expected to be held 27 August 2025.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Research and Innovation professional looking to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? Do you have a background in developing and delivering high value and high-quality funding applications? Are you keen to help progress research and innovation in Engineering & Physical Sciences disciplines through building excellent working relationships with academics, policymakers, and colleagues in industry?

We have two related roles within the UK Research Development Team

• Faculty Focussed Officer/Manager - Supporting researchers across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, including providing support to thematic areas such as energy, robotics and fluid dynamics .
• Funder Focussed Officer/Manager - Supporting researchers across the institution with expert knowledge and guidance on EPSRC funding schemes.
  
  

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.