Research Development Manager
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,482 to £46,049 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | U40610 |
Summary
This is a time limited post of 12 months – starting no earlier than 1st November 2025
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
This new full-time post is available from no earlier than 1st November 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31st October 2026, within Research Services.
(We are open to applications from those looking for a job share or less hours)
Summary of the role
This role is within the Research Development and Management pillar of the Research Services Directorate, which provides local delivery of support to academics across the full research project lifecycle from horizon scanning, research development, bidding and contracting, research project management & delivery (including financial post-award management) to post-project development and reporting, bringing together discipline–focused resources with funder-focused expertise. Research Development & Management and some Research Finance staff are managed and organised in seven clusters, either around a particular group of funders (Health; Bio-environment; Physical sciences and technology; Social sciences; Humanities; European/International) or for Cornwall research services.
This particular position will be aligned to the Health and Life Sciences Cluster, working closely with academics within our Medical School and Biosciences disciplines to support and enhance research grant funding, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in areas such as healthcare, biomedical sciences, and life sciences.
Main purpose of the role:
To provide research development and management support and advice to academics across the research project lifecycle from idea to impact, supporting both the research development and financial elements. This includes identifying funding opportunities, coordinating bid development and supporting live projects and post project activities. This role will directly support standard to high risk/complex projects.
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The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Roz Harrison, r.d.harrison@exeter.ac.uk or Kevin Sales, k.m.sales@exeter.ac.uk
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
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