Pre-Award Research Manager at Durham University — Durham, GBR | Base Career

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%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe University%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EAt Durham University we are proud of our people. %26nbsp;A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EAcross the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWe would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. %26nbsp;Further information about the University can be found%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EFind out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/job-vacancies/why-join-us/%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWhy Join Us? - Information Page%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EThe Role and the Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, contracting and consultancy support. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently, to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research and Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EAs a Pre-Award Research Manager within the pre-award team, you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of Pre Award Research Managers based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support, to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe Pre-Award Research Manager will be a key point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of essential activities including:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EProject managing the submission process of the bid (including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWorking closely with the Research Development team on strategic funding opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;Lay reviewing applications for regulatory and funder compliance.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;Ensuring timely acceptance of successful awards including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are completed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWorking closely with post-award and contracting colleagues to ensure accurate project information is captured and shared in a central project management system.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;Delivering training and information events.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EIt is essential that the Pre-Award Research Manager is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking Pattern%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThis post is a part time job share working 17.5 hours per week. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ESubject to business need, the working pattern can be arranged to suit the successful applicant.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe operate hybrid working and are on site 40% of working time per week and remainder can be worked from home.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on site for the majority of the time for the first three months.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services%26nbsp;hub.%26nbsp; Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/estate-development/boldon-house/%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EBoldon House – Durham University%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EFurther information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking at Durham%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EA competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E

of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University’s reputation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESkills/Abilities/Knowledge%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E8. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including%26nbsp;Microsoft 365 applications and project or research management systems (e.g. Worktribe).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E9. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E10. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E11. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E12.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ability to prioritise work effectively to meet demanding and often conflicting deadlines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 30.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E13. Excellent attention to detail and an ability to maintain accuracy whilst working under pressure. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable Criteria%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E14.%26nbsp;An understanding of costing and pricing methodologies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E15.

of negotiating research contracts. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ETo progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. %26nbsp;Please don’t forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWhile some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESubmitting your application%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWe prefer to receive applications online. %26nbsp; We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you need to submit %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EA CV%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EA covering letter/personal statement explaining your interest in the role and evidencing how you meet the requirements of the role.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact details %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EFor a chat about the role or any further information, please contact%26nbsp;Rebecca Buckingham; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:r.a.buckingham@durham.ac.uk%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3Er.a.buckingham@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETypical Role Requirements %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EService Delivery/Development%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Contribute to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University’s values.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Review and look for ways to improve systems and procedures that are relevant to your area of work in line with the University’s frameworks and regulations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise, in line with the University’s policies, regulations and values.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Manage the delivery of%26nbsp;external research grant application support services%26nbsp;across the University to a high standard.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing what is required from%26nbsp;staff and others who you work with%26nbsp;and contribute to ideas and service improvements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpreting and analysing complex data and information sources%3C/span%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Look for ways to improve%26nbsp;grant application processes%26nbsp;across all areas of your work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Identify any learning needs that should be met by%26nbsp;the Research Operations pre-award team%26nbsp;and design activities and arrange any training.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlanning and Organisation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Contribute to operational leadership teams to influence the type and level of services that are provided by%26nbsp;Research Operations in RIS.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Contribute to progressing the strategic and operational priorities of your%26nbsp;Service.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Seek feedback from%26nbsp;staff and other key stakeholders%26nbsp;so that%26nbsp;the service%26nbsp;is being adapted to meet customer expectations and to plan future requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Analyse data on the level of service being provided by%26nbsp;Research Operations%26nbsp;to recommend areas for future improvement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Meet the development needs of your stakeholders, providing training when required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Manage budgets and expenditure including buying (and returning) goods and services.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECommunication/Liaison%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Provide advice and share guidance with your stakeholders to ensure that the University’s policies, procedures and regulations are complied with.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Coordinate and organise committees and other business meetings and deal with any related complaints.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Update policies and procedures in response to any internal or external changes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Use your expertise to provide training or guidance to other stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt 18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; 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