A five month fixed term contract has arisen for a Programme Manager – Research for a Royal Academy.
You will:
- Define and deliver the benefits of any assigned research schemes to time, within budget and at the required quality;
- Assist the Head of Research in provision of secretariat support to any relevant committees and steering groups;
- Work with the Head of Research and other colleagues to promote and communicate the organisation’s research programmes, bursaries and associated activities, e.g. through the organisation of events and production of case studies etc;
- Support the Head of Research in developing and securing new programmes and income streams;
- Manage relationships with assigned programme funders, Universities and other Institutes with support from Head of Research;
- Contribute to the development of the new electronic Grants Management System and, to ensure that it is used effectively.
You will have:
- Experience of project management;
- Experience of working in research;
- Experience of managing budgets;
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills;
- Effective communicator – both orally and in writing;
- Team worker with good interpersonal skills;
- Able to perform effectively under pressure;
- Effective management of delivery partnerships with other organisations.