Senior Research & Innovation Funds Manager

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LSE Research & Innovation

Senior Research & Innovation Funds Manager

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.

LSE is a leading social science institution with some of the greatest global impact. Our researchers are world-leading thinkers on critical issues.

LSE Research and Innovation's mission is to help develop and sustain an environment that makes LSE the best place to do excellent and impactful research.

The Senior R&I Funds Manager will support the design of hypothecated and block funding strategy with the Director, Deputy Director, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and Head of R&I Evidence and Analysis in key areas of strategic importance to LSE2030 research strategy. The post offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Global School of Sustainability on new avenues for funding excellent LSE research.

The role is part of the Evidence and Analysis Team within the Research and Innovation Division which has a key role in defining, designing, and delivering projects according to LSE's needs and strategic objectives with the Director and Deputy Director, R&I senior managers and team leaders, and through strategic projects commissioned by senior management.

Candidates should have experience supporting funding programmes working across research and innovation challenges and disciplines and highly developed relationship management skills, able to liaise with senior stakeholders and work closely with senior colleagues to establish requirements and develop effective ways of working to deliver objectives.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 March 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.