Development Manager (Funding)

This Development Manager post sits in the Development Services team within Research, Enterprise and Innovation Services at Canterbury Christ Church University. The role centres on leading external funding applications for research and knowledge exchange, working with academics and external partners to find and shape bids. It is distinct in requiring funding expertise alongside the ability to lead in at least one other development area, such as impact, external collaboration or REF and KEF planning. the post does not meet Skilled Worker sponsorship criteria.

What the job involves

• Lead the development of high-quality external funding applications for research and knowledge exchange activity
• Work with academics, professional services colleagues and external partners to identify funding opportunities
• Strengthen proposals and support the development of competitive applications
• Lead and contribute to a wider range of research, enterprise and knowledge mobilisation initiatives
• Lead projects in at least one other REKM Development Services area
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise outcomes
• Contribute to delivery of the University's research, enterprise and innovation goals and Vision 2030

Experience

• Professional experience in external funding and income development

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist expertise in external funding and income development
• Ability to lead projects in at least one other REKM Development Services area: impact and external engagement, external collaboration, or planning including REF and KEF

Other

• Contact details for two employment referees, one being the current or most recent line manager

What’s offered

• Hybrid working
• Flexible methods of working, with campus attendance varying by service need