Job Description Interim Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager
Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Salary: Grade 8 - £37,099 to £44,262 per annum depending on experience
Temporary for 3-6 months, 35 hours per week
For immediate start, flexible working options available
The Role
The Royal Agricultural University RAU has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.
The RAU is committed to doing research that makes a difference on the ground, working to address global challenges including climate change, food security, and water resource management. Our vision to achieve a global reputation for excellence and leadership across our teaching, research and engagement with a goal to achieve at least 75% of research outputs being judged as world-leading.
The core role of the Interim Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager will be to lead research, research consultancy and KE support across the research project lifecycle, as well as leading the establishment of the RAUs portfolio of knowledge transfer activities. This will include making key decisions on the viability of grant resourcing, and finances; contract drafting, review and negotiation; improving the quality and delivery of research and KE support; as well as...