Bid Development and Delivery Officer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,871 to £41,614 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | EH9 3JG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SRUC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0318-62309 |
Summary
About The Team:
SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. SRUC’s principal purpose is to advance education, science, research, and environmental protection and improvement in rural and land-based industries, both domestically and internationally.
The Research Operations and Strategy (ROS) group support SRUC’s aim to deliver high-quality challenge focussed findings to help understand and transform the world.
As well as monitoring and providing strategic direction for SRUC research, Research Operations and Strategy provides advice and services for colleagues in the Schools, Veterinary Services and SAC Consultancy to support excellent research and project delivery. This includes;
- Embedding and making the most of our research management information system
- Quality assurance and financial modelling
- Maximising the success within the research landscape
- Doctoral College - students and supervisors
- Quality Assurance and contractual support in our research and commercial delivery
- Supporting and enhancing our research culture and environment at SRUC
- Research reporting, monitoring and auditing including with funders, internally and institutional reporting including Research Excellence Framework, HESA, SFC and rankings
The Opportunity:
SRUC is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Research Funding Development Officer to play a key role in supporting our research ambitions. This post is central to generating external income through the development and submission of high-quality grant applications and contract proposals.
You will provide expert advice to Principal Investigators (PIs), ensuring applications meet funder requirements and internal SRUC policies. The role involves close collaboration with academics, professional services, external funders, and partners to develop competitive bids.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise PIs on funder requirements and ensure timely, compliant submissions
- Develop accurate costings and budgets for applications
- Coordinate internal approvals (ethics, finance, governance, contracts)
- Support funding applications including large-scale and international collaborative bids
- Maintain accurate records in the research information system (Pure)
- Deliver training and write guidance on funding processes
- Liaise with external partners and provide post-award support as needed
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring proven experience in drafting and submitting research funding bids—ideally within a research-intensive higher education institution. You’ll be well-versed in the terms and conditions of standard research contracts and have a solid understanding of the tools, frameworks, and processes used by major research and commercial funders.
You will also have hands-on experience coordinating and managing complex projects, including large-scale collaborative bids—preferably with international partners—and/or substantial commercial or consultancy-based projects experience.
For full person specification please download the job particulars before you apply for the role. This role is hybrid on a non-contractual basis, with preferred office time to be at SRUC Kings Buildings, Peter Wilson Building, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG preferred, though there may be an option to be based at another SRUC campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess, at minimum, a degree qualification (SCQF Level 9), preferably in a discipline aligned with SRUC’s area of work.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Admin ref: AJN/AS/015/25
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
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- Generous annual leave
- Advise PIs on funder requirements and ensure timely, compliant submissions
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