Total 19 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Cardiff, Cardiff County

We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.

Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Business Development Manager to drive growth in employer-facing provision across the Education Training Collective, reporting to the Group Marketing & Business Engagement Director.

As the leader of a small, but incredibly impactful team, you will be a strategic thinker, you will be solutions focussed and use your natural ability to create long-term relationships which employers which result in solutions to the skills challenges across the Tees Valley and beyond.

What you’ll do:
• Manage and support the Business Development Coordinators to achieve monthly targets for commercial and apprenticeship programs.
• Create and implement innovative operational plans to enhance apprenticeship and training growth.
• Build relationships with large levy-paying businesses to promote and recruit for our apprenticeship programs.
• Lead the development of our CRM system to improve engagement with staff and employer clients.
• Utilize IT systems for effective reporting and financial management.
• Set and review performance targets and contribute to business planning.
• Oversee apprentice recruitment processes and analyse current trends.
• Stay updated on government policies affecting apprenticeships and workplace learning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and manage departmental budgets effectively.

The type of person you will be:
• Education: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in business development or a related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in business development, particularly in apprenticeships or training sectors.
• Knowledge:
o In-depth understanding of apprenticeship, BELP and Bootcamps processes.
o Up-to-date knowledge of T-Levels, Study Programmes, and Industrial/Work Placements.
• Motivation: High degree of motivation to achieve demanding performance targets.
• Business Acumen: Experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, businesses, and stakeholders.
• ICT Proficiency: Skilled in using ICT for tracking performance, delivering presentations, and management reporting.
• Resilience: Flexibility, stamina, and reliability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)

Schedule
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working pattern – work from any Etc. location and working from home is available
• Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 11th November.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Children’s Residential Service Manager, Cardiff, Wales
This is a small 6-bedded Children’s Residential Home.


Benefits
• Salary: £39K - £45K per annum, Plus Car Allowance
• Hours: 40 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year.
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time.
• Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card.
• Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance.
• Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
• Flexible pay day scheme.
• Continued Training & Professional Development.


Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs are not the end employer but have been selected as an approved Recruitment Partner for this National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People. The company's values, ethos, and mission are very clear, forming the foundation for every one of their services. As an organisation, they focus on Specialist Education, Further Education & Residential School.


Your Role
You will be based in a college environment led by Specialist Tutors and Learning Support Workers. This is a fantastic setting for those leaving school at 16 to access specialist further education. It supports them with any learning or communication difficulties, providing additional therapy and behaviour support through a multi-disciplinary team. The college offers access to fantastic facilities and Tutors, whilst also partnering with local charities and employers.


Duties
As the Children’s Residential Service Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the care team. Your role will involve overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a trauma-informed and supportive care environment for the Children & Young People living here.

• Staff management, leadership, and managing shift patterns.
• Delivering a high-quality, outcomes-driven service.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Providing excellent leadership and mentorship to the staff team.
• Supporting staff well-being and professional development.
• Conducting inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.


Criteria
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in Children’s Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Or willingness to work towards this qualification.


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Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK's leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children's Residential & Specialist Education Providers. We will fully support you throughout your application, interview, and preparation for your first day!


Compliance
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means job applicants must declare all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless "protected" under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume you have not met the criteria on this occasion.

Collaborate with colleagues in across the People and Culture Directorate and the wider teams within the UHB to ensure development activity is developed and deployed effectively, integrating wherever appropriate. Develop a structured approach to talent management, and succession planning that offers effective development for staff and ensure long term organisational continuity; working with the Head of Education, senior team, colleagues and external organisations (e.g. HEIW) to develop the UHB talent management and succession planning framework. Act as lead for the governance of the UHB coaching and mentoring networks to support leadership development and talent management, linking with local and national coaching and mentoring initiatives. In conjunction with existing programmes, support the Education Manager for Coaching, Mentoring and Talent to develop coaching and mentoring offers for staff. To line manage and be responsible for ensuring an effective system of performance management, including appraisal and personal development, for all direct reports and their staff, including active succession and workforce planning. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The Role and Department

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Post Award section within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). The Research Operations Post Award section is responsible for providing overarching support and quality assurance for research, knowledge exchange and expert services Post-Award finance-related activity, including financial management for live grants; provision of live grant information to grant holders and senior management; financial reporting to funders and other external bodies; and support in the management of studentships and grant administration.

You will have the following key responsibilities;

• Line manage a team of 5 Post Award Finance and Project Officers providing advice and guidance on University procedures and pastoral care.


• Provide training to new and existing staff members as appropriate and mentor team members to ensure a thorough understanding of university financial regulations, research related policies and external funders.


• Monitor and coordinate the performance and workload for the Post Award team, planning cover to ensure smooth service provision through peaks and troughs.


• Provide advice, and lead on, complex or high-risk awards.


• Provide a senior check, where appropriate, of the team's work to ensure accurate calculations and reporting. procedures and pastoral care.


• Develop and deliver training sessions to relevant university staff on Post-Award procedures.


• Contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of new policies and quality standards, procedures and systems for the post award management of Durham's externally funded research activities to ensure effective working and continuous improvement.


• Actively participate in regional and national networks and working groups to represent Durham and share best practice across the sector in research project management, ensuring that Durham is actively engaged in relevant consultations and well positioned to understand and, where appropriate, influence funder policy.

The University is currently offering hybrid working, which means you will have flexibility around working arrangements. Currently you would need to come into the office a minimum of twice a week. You can work in the office on additional days of the week if you choose.

Further information about Durham's Research and Business activities can be found

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager for a Client in the Bridgend area.

Ideal Candidate

To ensure projects are managed in line with client obligations, safely, completed in a timely manner and on budget. Presentable, communicative and IT Literate (excellent written and verbal communication skills). The position requires strong leadership skills and management experience.

Key Accountabilities

* Develop and maintain project plans, including time lines, budgets and resource allocation.

* Oversee multiple small projects and control all elements throughout the work cycle with a specific focus on client relationship and communication. Have the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

* Plan, schedule and sequence works efficiently and in line with client requirements, being conscious of costs and reducing unrequired visits/unduly time on site or travelling.

* Full health, safety and environmental risk assessments are regularly carried out and necessary documents saved and submitted to necessary contacts.

* To fully engage with Clients, local authorities, Contractors, office staff and site teams.

* Ensure that all progress/pre-start/general meetings with clients/Contractors are attended, documented and reported on.

* To maximise revenue from chargeable remedial and changes of specification and document all variations.

Hours of work

Office based - Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5pm (Weekend working on occasion will be required).

Salary

Permanent position.

From £42,000 per annum.

Pension.

Holidays 22 per annum plus Bank Holidays.

Company vehicle.

Company mobile phone.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

The Governors of Mary Immaculate High are looking to recruit a Learning Resource Centre Coordinator to the school. The LRC coordinator will work in our LRC base primarily with some Learning Support Assistant time with pupils with various educational or medical needs.
We can offer full or part-time roles that could work flexibly for staff. The role is term-time only.

The Role and Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Durham has ambitious plans to grow our institutional research income and recognise that to enable this we need to make significant investments in our research community and environment. We are established the Durham University Strategic Research Fund (SRF) in 2022 to offer our academics the chance to bid for substantial investments to be made into our research community through new appointments.

The Programme Manager will be the primary contact for the SRF, working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation Services (Research Development and Operations) to manage the fund and support the wider academic community in engaging with the opportunity and delivering the successful projects.

We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills, with an ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders, managing multiple projects and processes at any given time. We will expect the successful candidate to be very proactive, working to help identify ways to improve processes and better support our academic community to help ensure the success of the SRF.

The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Senior Strategic Project Manager, Research and Innovation Services. You will work alongside various teams within RIS, particularly the Research Development and Operations teams, and with other professional service directorates across Durham including (for example) HR, Finance and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

There will also be an expectation that at time the Programme Manager will support other ongoing initiatives led by RIS, dependant on workload. This will be managed at the discretion of the Director of Research and Innovation Services.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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Dynamic and vibrant, Durham University Business School is one of Durham University's four Faculties and is comprised of four research-intensive departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing.  Known for its global reputation, its impact on policy and practice and its strong focus on ethics, responsibility and sustainability, the School aims to be a leading European business school with a strong global presence by 2027.

The School currently has 180 academic and teaching staff, with plans and resource commitments to grow to 230 by 2027.  The School has a high-quality portfolio of programmes at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level, across all subject areas.  The school's student population is around 4000, across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, attracting a talented and diverse student intake (with over 130 nationalities). 

Our vision is to lead business thought and practice to improve global wealth and well-being. Our associated mission is to create, share and use knowledge to deliver equitable and sustainable futures around the world. We pursue this mission by advancing world changing knowledge and securing global impact through increasingly collaborative research across disciplines and around the world. Further information on the School can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/business/. 

The vacancy is within the Masters team at the Business School, responsible for delivering Masters Programmes across the Departments within the Faculty of Business.

The Learning and Teaching Assistant Manager (Masters) is responsible for managing day to day programme delivery, encompassing all areas of the students lifecycle from the point of enrolment to graduation. They will work closely with colleagues to maintain the quality of existing programmes and support programme developments. The Learning and Teaching Assistant Manager (Masters) is responsible for supervising a team of professional services staff, ensuring that the student experience is at the forefront of delivery.

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The Role and Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Durham has ambitious plans to grow our institutional research income and recognise that to enable this we need to make significant investments in our research community and environment. We are established the Durham University Strategic Research Fund (SRF) in 2022 to offer our academics the chance to bid for substantial investments to be made into our research community through new appointments.

The Programme Manager will be the primary contact for the SRF, working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation Services (Research Development and Operations) to manage the fund and support the wider academic community in engaging with the opportunity and delivering the successful projects. This will involve (for example);

• leading on all communications and development of materials related to the SRF;


• dealing with queries on the SRF and discussing suitability of early stage SRF ideas with applicants


• providing support to the decision-making panel (e.g. collating call documentation, disseminating paperwork, minuting meetings, collating feedback for applicants);


• providing costing support for all SRF proposals;


• supporting the development of Full Business Cases (including for example in areas such as risk management, financial sustainability and governance);


• liaising with Departments, Faculties and University Research Institutes to ensure approvals are in place for SRF proposals and awards;


• collaborating with other professional service directorates (such as Durham's Development and Alumni Relation Office, DARO) to explore cross-division opportunities (e.g. for match funding);


• managing post-award of SRF investments including reporting on progress and managing annual review meetings;


• supporting successful teams with delivery of their SRF awards including (for example) supporting queries relating to HR and recruitment of new staff.


• supporting the parallel "pre-SRF" process to identify early-stage ideas including (for example) highlighting the opportunity to the academic community, discussing ideas, managing the pitch event, building a pipeline of projects, and offering other general support.

We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills, with an ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders, managing multiple projects and processes at any given time. We will expect the successful candidate to be very proactive, working to help identify ways to improve processes and better support our academic community to help ensure the success of the SRF.

The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Senior Strategic Project Manager, Research and Innovation Services. You will work alongside various teams within RIS, particularly the Research Development and Operations teams, and with other professional service directorates across Durham including (for example) HR, Finance and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

There will also be an expectation that at time the Programme Manager will support other ongoing initiatives led by RIS, dependant on workload. This will be managed at the discretion of the Director of Research and Innovation Services.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Role

The Learning and Teaching Manager will work towards enhancing the quality of existing programmes, contributing towards reviews and evaluation for the purposes of continual improvement. You will work with colleagues to inform planning and developments in line with strategy and mission statements, implementing new programmes and initiatives.

You will manage and develop a team of professional services staff, working together to provide a high-quality administrative environment, supporting a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment activities from the point of student enrolment through to graduation, ensuring the student experience is at the forefront of delivery.

You will project manage the academic year in collaboration with key academic post holders, including the Director of Education and Chair of the Board of Examiners; planning and delivering department learning and teaching projects and service areas. This will include project coordination and administration of areas including student induction, assessments, and managing student records. A key part will be undertaking the role of Secretary to the Board of Examiners, where you will manage the annual examinations process, coordinating a complex yearly program which commences in October with supporting academic colleagues to write, review and finalise papers, and finishes the following September on completion of the resit period.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Experience

1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).

2. Professional practitioner with knowledge and expertise in the delivery and development of learning and teaching administration.

3. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting change and service improvements. 

4. Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues.

5. Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the Department and the University's reputation.

6. Experience of managing and developing a team or teams.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.

8. Excellent organisational skills, combined with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

9. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications.

10. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines.

11. Ability to anticipate and analyse problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. 

Desirable Criteria

12. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition.

13. Experience of working in a higher education environment.

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The Role and Department

Dynamic and vibrant, Durham University Business School is one of Durham University's four Faculties and is comprised of four research-intensive departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing. Known for its global reputation, its impact on policy and practice and its strong focus on ethics, responsibility and sustainability, the School aims to be a leading European business school with a strong global presence by 2027.

The School currently has 180 academic and teaching staff, with plans and resource commitments to grow to 230 by 2027. The School has a high-quality portfolio of programmes at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level, across all subject areas. The school's student population is around 4000, across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, attracting a talented and diverse student intake (with over 130 nationalities).

Our vision is to lead business thought and practice to improve global wealth and well-being. Our associated mission is to create, share and use knowledge to deliver equitable and sustainable futures around the world. We pursue this mission by advancing world changing knowledge and securing global impact through increasingly collaborative research across disciplines and around the world. Further information on the School can be found at .

The Faculty of Business with a centralised Learning and Teaching team that support four academic departments seek a Learning and Teaching Manager. This exciting role will manage the delivery of the DBA programmes, aligning activities to meet operational objectives from the point of admissions through to graduation.This role is part time, working 28 hours per week.

The Learning and Teaching Manager will be part of the MBA/DBA Learning and Teaching administrative leadership team and will, along with the Senior Learning and Teaching Manager and other Learning and Teaching Managers, work flexibly to support this management team as required. The postholder will work towards enhancing the quality of existing programmes, contributing towards reviews and evaluation for the purposes of continual improvement. They will work with colleagues and international partners to inform planning and developments in line with strategy and mission statements, implementing new programmes and initiatives.

The Learning and Teaching Manager will manage a team of professional service staff, ensuring the provision of an efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment activities from the point of student enrolment through to graduation, ensuring the student experience is at the forefront of delivery. The team will provide student support including resolving queries and providing information on academic and welfare-related issues, making referrals to other staff, teams and services where appropriate, and escalating more specialist and complex queries or issues, as required.

The post holder will work closely with the Learning and Teaching Management team, the Associate Dean for the DBA programmes, Directors of Education, Programme Directors and Chair's of Boards of Examiners. They are also required to build and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of people, including staff in the Faculty and partner organisations to develop a deep understanding of Faculty and University policy and developments.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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Internal / External Vacancy
Ref: 12341
Job Title: Head of Technology Enhanced Learning
Contract: Maternity Cover until December 2024
Hours: 37
Salary: £54,563 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cardiff and Vale College for a Head of Technology Enhanced Learning. Reporting to the Assistant Principal, the role will be responsible for supporting the College to meet the 2030 Digital Standards, working to transform teaching and learning and the learner journey, helping to create skilled and employable people by leading the Digital Transformation and Success Centre department. Specifically the post holder will:

Identify and analyse Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) needs, develop innovative eLearning solutions, including curriculum integration and delivery designs, and facilitate their effective use for teaching and learning.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Success Centre (Library) teams based across five campuses ensuring high quality learner experience is provided.
Support the planning and delivery of high-quality TEL training for staff.
Support the development of digital skills for learners in line with the Digital 2030 Standards.
Establish and develop eLearning materials for commercial and curriculum use, working with supplier partners if required to look at possible improvements, and costing and scoping these projects accordingly.

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with a PGCE or Certificate in Education. They must also have management experience, ideally within an educational setting and a proven track record of producing creative learning solutions using a combination of software packages including Office 365. The successful candidate must also have strong project management skills and a good understanding of external pressures and opportunities within an e-Learning context.
You will embrace our CAVC values and be Inspirational, Inclusive and Influential towards our learners, colleagues and partners.
Whilst the ability to speak Welsh is not essential for the role, we would love to hear from candidates who are fluent and can engage with learners through the medium of Welsh.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our learners we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to our Cycle to Work, Headspace app and access to money saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme.
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. CV applications are not accepted.

The closing date for completed applications is 12pm on 17/05/2024

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or hr@cavc.ac.uk.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.

The Role and Department

The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, consultancy support, and systems implementation and development. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research & Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.

As a Research Grants and Contracts Manager (RGCM) you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of RGCMs based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS.

The RGCM will be first point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of key activities including: identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, delivering training and information events, lay reviewing applications, project managing the submission process of the bid including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals. Once awarded, and working closely with post-award colleagues, you will provide support to ensure timely acceptance of the award including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are complete. It is essential that the RGCM is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.

Dependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on campus for the majority of the time for the first three months.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is on the job description.

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