The opportunity
The post-holder will support all research and innovation projects undertaken by research staff in Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy (CSESP) and Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (CSSHS).
Provide project advice, guidance and administrative support to research and academic staff in CSESP and CSSHS engaging in Research and/or Innovation activities.
Develop awareness and understanding of research and innovation funding bodies. Identify potential areas and providers of research and innovation funding. Formulate an annual calendar of funding calls. Regularly review funding bodies for appropriate opportunities for Research and Innovation bids.
Manage Pre and Post Award Research & Innovation Projects for the Schools.
Maintain a comprehensive and accurate range of information on research and innovation data that will inform periodic and annual reports and the REF. Research and collate relevant information in relation to R&I tenders/bid activities required for audit purposes
Line manage R&I Support Officer/s and check the quality of work on a regular basis.
What we are looking for
Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Excellent knowledge of Information Systems
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication skills
Ability to contribute to the achievement of the School’s budgetary compliance by maintaining the purchasing process
Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to a high standard producing quality results within set timescales
Good Interpersonal skills, including ability to work at all levels and maintain good working relationships
Familiar with the use of social media for commercial purposes
Experience of providing administrative support at an appropriate level
Experience of maintaining databases, collation of information and managing conflicting priorities
Experience of line management and delegation
Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Experience of budgets and purchasing
Experience of organising events
Experience of environment scanning to identify potential R&I opportunities
Experience of producing management reports
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
Our ESSH R&I team has a strong reputation across Wales for delivering high quality and impactful services to enable an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success. We are therefore committed to improving and developing our colleagues and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support each other, we are kind to one another, and we are one team; we are One Cardiff Met. We encourage and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Huw Jones, Research & Innovation Manager, at hpjones@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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