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Research Partnerships Manager

LocationNational (hybrid working, based in one of the following offices: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Cambridge)
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted1w ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Historic England is hiring a mid-level Research Partnerships Manager (National) with a competitive salary of £39,590 - £42,624 per annum, to manage research partnerships and the CDP programme, with hybrid working options.

Role
Research Partnerships Manager
Organization
Historic England
Location
National (hybrid working, based in one of the following offices: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Cambridge)
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
National - £39,590 per annum; Cambridge - £42,624 per annum
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

Historic England is seeking a Research Partnerships Manager to facilitate partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, Independent Research Organisations, and research funding bodies, and to manage the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) programme.

What you'll do

  • Facilitate development of successful partnerships with HEIs, IROs, and research funding bodies
  • Engage with research staff to match expertise and priorities to funding opportunities
  • Oversee the CDP programme and review/monitor external research partnerships
  • Support pre-award activities and other areas of the research funding process as required

What it takes

  • High quality qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
  • Good understanding of the Higher Education sector and the research funding landscape
  • Demonstrable commitment to student development
  • Experience in developing successful partnerships between organisations in a research context
  • Experience in programme and/or project management and budget development
  • Good negotiating and influencing skills

What you'll bring

High quality qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experienceGood understanding of the Higher Education sector and the research funding landscapeDemonstrable commitment to student developmentExperience in developing successful partnerships between organisations in a research contextExperience in programme and/or project management and budget developmentGood negotiating and influencing skills

How we treat you

Competitive defined benefit pension scheme, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, development opportunities

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in one of the following offices: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Cambridge, with hybrid working options.

What is the compensation?

The salary is National - £39,590 per annum; Cambridge - £42,624 per annum.

What qualifications are required?

A high quality qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience, good understanding of the Higher Education sector and the research funding landscape, and experience in developing successful partnerships between organisations in a research context.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted through the Applied recruitment platform. Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description.

How to apply

Apply directly on Historic England's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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