Cardiff Metropolitan University · 13 hours ago
Research and Innovation Bid Development Officer
Alexander, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Research and Innovation Bid Development Officer to support staff in capturing external Research & Innovation income. This role involves working with academic and professional services colleagues to increase the scale and range of external research and innovation grant successes through bid development and stakeholder engagement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Working with the Knowledge Transfer Programme Manager to develop and deliver an increase in research and innovation income generation, providing advice and support to academic staff and external partners in the development and submission of successful funding applications
Engaging in face-to-face networking as a key aspect of the role, representing the University at external meetings, conferences, and sector events to initiate and build strategic relationships with collaborators and stakeholders
Coordinating and managing the development and submission of high-quality research and innovation bids
Providing advice and robust support to academic staff on the preparation and writing of funding proposals
Qualification
Required
Have at least an undergraduate degree or relevant experience
Have significant research and development experience of working within an academic, funder or business environment
Demonstrable evidence of successful bid writing as part of previous roles
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills including face-to-face and online meetings, workshop delivery and presentations
Ability to provide examples of relationship-building and of stakeholder management skills
Ability to initiate, develop, and sustain productive partnerships
Ability to interpret complex procedural guidelines and explain them to non-experts
Ability to communicate conceptually detailed and complex information, both orally, digitally, and in writing
Ability to work under time pressure, which is often required during the development and submission of research funding bids
Benefits
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days pro rata
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Company
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a school.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-27
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2025-04-03
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