Research Development Manager

at  University of Sheffield

AMRC North West (NW) is part of The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, growing significantly since its conception and to continue with this growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Research Development Manager based at our award-winning facility in Samlesbury.
In this role you will help grow the AMRC NW research & development portfolio by assisting with externally funded development opportunities. Working with key internal and external stakeholders to support project generation, manage bid writing opportunities, drive best practice and ensure our success rate is maintained at a high level.
Other key duties include helping colleagues to identify business development opportunities, manage the application and submission process for large scale applications and to ensure all policies and procedures align with established AMRC and University of Sheffield requirements.
The role requires someone with energy, enthusiasm and a proven track record of successful bid writing. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership in the development and maintenance of academic and industry customer relationships.
Ideally having significant of experience working independently in a Research Development or Research Management role who intends to pursue a career in grant writing and research management.

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