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SALIENT Project Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester
Description
The SALIENT Research and Coordination Hub will deliver internationally significant and transformative research that supports the UK's efforts to achieve a secure and resilient world. The hub will deliver impactful, methodologically rigorous and accessible research that informs policy making at all levels and complements wider UKRI 'building a secure and resilient world' (BSRW) investments. The University of Manchester with partners at The University of Sussex, The University of Exeter and The University of Bath recently secured UKRI funding for 5 years to catalyse, convene and conduct research and innovation in support of the UK's efforts to build national security and resilience.
We are seeking a highly motivated project professional who will provide operational leadership and management of SALIENT, working closely with the hub leadership team, our academic, government and industry partners alongside a team of professional research support staff.
The successful candidate will support he hub manager and hub programme manager contributing to all stages of set up and management of the Hub including, but not limited to: hub set up, stakeholder engagement, financial management, reporting to key stakeholders as well as the funder and management of the Hub team.
The post-holder would join an interdisciplinary team working between Engineering and the Social Sciences. They will be part of a vibrant research community, with an outstanding reputation for high quality, impactful research. The group is highly supportive of the career and professional development of colleagues.
The project will sit under The Thomas Ashton Institute umbrella. The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research (TAI) is a unique strategic partnership spanning faculties within The University of Manchester and the Science Hubs of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What You'll Need
We are looking for a highly motivated person that has experience of coordinating projects and working in a higher education environment and educated to degree level or significant relevant work experience.
The successful candidate will support the hub manager and hub programme manager on stages of set up and day to day management of the Hub. Supporting tasks such as; stakeholder engagement, financial management, reporting to the funder and key stakeholders and management of the Hub team.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
Rewards and Benefits
Working at a large successful university brings with it a range of benefits including competitive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance plus 4 closure days and training and development opportunities. The working environment is flexible and friendly, including the opportunity for flexible working. Part-time or job share arrangements would be considered for the right candidate.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted in-person or remotely via video conference.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Victoria Turner (Project Manager)
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Name: Dr Richard Kirkham, Reader in School of Engineering
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.