Research Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job description

Salary - £48,414 to £51,377 depending on experience Hybrid Location: Lancaster: Maternity cover (14 months): Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early Are you proactive, strategic and passionate about helping research thrive? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, identifying opportunities and providing expert guidance that drives growth and impact? If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Research Development Manager on a Maternity cover basis , supporting the Biodiversity and Land Use Science Area at UKCEH. You will provide specialist and technical expertise through advice, guidance and support to maximise research development opportunities, impact and competitively won income in line with business objectives . You will gather, interpret and assess internal and external customer needs, opportunities and risks to inform the delivery of high-quality advice and support. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop a strong understanding of wider UKCEH activities and strategies to ensu...