Network Manager

at  University of Edinburgh

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) is seeking a Network Manager to join their Network Management Team. The IVVN, based at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, is a £4.5m initiative that coordinates and integrates UK and low- and-middle income country (LMIC) research expertise to overcome challenges associated with the development of livestock and zoonotic vaccines for LMIC-relevant diseases. Since launching in August 2017, the IVVN has welcomed over 2,000 members from 93 countries and the Network delivers a diverse programme of activities. The Network Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Network and delivering a range of different opportunities for the international veterinary vaccinology community.

The role will involve:

• Managing all aspects of the IVVN including networking activities, funding schemes, training awards, outreach activities and communication channels.
• Leading and mentoring a team, including IVVN’s Communications Officer and Events and Funding Officer.
• Coordinating IVVN’s collaborative vaccine research funding calls and overseeing the management of IVVN’s funded research projects.
• Planning international events, including in-person and online events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with University colleagues, IVVN members, funders and other stakeholders across many countries.
• Overseeing IVVN’s £4.5m budget, allocating resources and reporting on spend.
• Completing IVVN’s scientific reporting and measuring the impact of activities.

• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Network and writing grant applications for further funding.Representing the Network as required.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Previous experience of coordinating a large project/network/initiative.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver a number of competing priorities on time and within budget.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
  For informal enquiries, please email IVVN Director, Dr Timothy Connelley: timothy.connelley@roslin.ed.ac.uk .
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• Managing all aspects of the IVVN including networking activities, funding schemes, training awards, outreach activities and communication channels.
• Leading and mentoring a team, including IVVN’s Communications Officer and Events and Funding Officer.
• Coordinating IVVN’s collaborative vaccine research funding calls and overseeing the management of IVVN’s funded research projects.
• Planning international events, including in-person and online events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with University colleagues, IVVN members, funders and other stakeholders across many countries.
• Overseeing IVVN’s £4.5m budget, allocating resources and reporting on spend.
• Completing IVVN’s scientific reporting and measuring the impact of activities.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Network and writing grant applications for further funding.Representing the Network as required