Project Manager – RESET Hub bid development

Salary

The starting salary will be from £44,352 to £49,798 on Grade F, depending on knowledge and skills

About The Role

Project Manager - REST Hub bid development

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This part-time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 9th November until 19th March. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £44,352 to £49,798 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role will provide dedicated project management, coordination and partnership development support for the development of a major strategic funding application to the forthcoming Defra/UKRI RESET Hub programme. The postholder will play a central role in shaping and coordinating a large-scale, interdisciplinary funding proposal addressing challenges relating to biodiversity, environmental resilience, risk assessment and sustainable futures.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a nationally significant programme with the potential to shape future policy, research and practice in environmental resilience and biodiversity. The role will suit a proactive and highly organised project professional who is comfortable working across disciplinary boundaries, developing strategic partnerships and coordinating complex activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Jen Siggs, [email protected]

About The Division

Research Division

The Research Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University's Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and generating external research income, by:

• supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
• offering research infrastructure support
• providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
• delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties

The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.

The Research Services Group provides a range of services: research strategy development and delivery through the Research Strategy team and our University Research Institute teams; faculty relationship management through our Faculty Partners; research development & management support and financial management through our Research Funder Clusters; Research and Impact performance and REF planning; Finance, systems and data support; Research ethics, governance and compliance.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications form all grounds underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 staff and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being ay the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.