This job closes on 12/05/24
Since its conception, AMRC North-West has undergone significant growth. To enable us to continue with this growth we have
an exciting opportunity for a Research Development Manager based at our award-winning facility here in Samlesbury.
Our vision is to place Lancashire amongst the most innovative regions in the UK, with applied research facilities comparable
with the best in the world, ensuring Lancashire is an attractive destination for inward investment and the creation of new
businesses, in addition to providing world-class support for existing manufacturers. This pioneering manufacturing research
centre is an outstanding place to work, with innovative machinery and technology.
You will bring energy and enthusiasm ensuring that our policies and procedures enable the
operation of the group. Alongside this you will also manage the bid writing opportunities for the
group driving best practice and ensuring our success rate is maintained at a high level. The work
will provide an excellent opportunity for continuous learning and personal development. You will help to build and maintain
customer relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration.
You will have;
• A good honours degree or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of bid writing including an ability to provide partners with confidence and value from their
engagements.
• Experience in submitting bids for large programmes and consortia led research. Including proficiencies with the
University JeS system.
• Experience cultivating and developing relationships with new and existing partners.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications and the performance of AMRC
NW.
In return we offer
# 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional
days.
# Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
# A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
# A highly competitive pension scheme.
# Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
# A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
# An inclusive and diverse workplace.
# A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause,
experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits
The AMRC NW is part of The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. The AMRC is a cluster of
world-class centres for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, power generation,
medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. The AMRC has more than 80 industrial partners, including global giants
such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus, as well as small businesses. www.amrc.co.uk
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions
complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research,
teaching and student experience.
