Job Description

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity\xe2\x80\x99s greatest challenges.

We are seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused Research Manager to join the within the on a full time, permanent basis.

About the role:

The role focuses on the coordination and project management of the Programmes grant portfolio, both pre and post-award. You will provide comprehensive research management support to the Head of Programme, Faculty, Associate, Honorary and International Faculty members of the Programme, enabling them to deliver their ambitious scientific goals.

The appointed individual be responsible for monitoring and communicating both core and grant funded financial budgets, as well as coordinating and delivering upon annual financial reporting requirements. Working collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders, a key part of this role is to ensure we are meeting our contractual obligations as determined by our funding parties.

The position also champions effective coordination and collaboration with the Institute\xe2\x80\x99s central support areas Scientific Operations and Management Operations, to facilitate strong communications, efficient operations and compliance with policies.

There is also an exciting opportunity within the post to project manage the financial and administrative requirements of some of the more complex grants that are within the Programme\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio; maintaining good communication across all parties involved in the project and helping the grants to meet their deliverables on time and in budget.

About you:

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within an academic or scientific setting, or possess a scientific qualification. You will need knowledge and understanding of grant funding, with the ability to produce and report on financial budgets within software such as Excel.

As a confident communicator, you will be comfortable with negotiating the competing priorities of multiple stakeholders. You will be organised with good attention to detail, and will be able to balance your workload accordingly to the requirements of the Programme, working with peers to escalate or delegate activities when required.

You will be able to track and proactively manage some of our most complex grants, as they will require careful coordination to ensure we are meeting the requirements set out by the funding party. Proactive and adaptive, problem solving with an open mind that is something you enjoy.

In addition to being collaborative and a team player, you will be effective in matrix management and will be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining strong working relationships.

About us:

PaM uses genomic approaches to explore questions of basic science relating to the evolution and spread of bacterial pathogens, and to understand how genotypes and phenotypes relate to each other in both pathogens and hosts.

This Research Manager role would be based within the PaM Operations Team which works collectively to maximise and support the scientific aims of the Programme. We are currently reviewing our processes toimprove efficiency and enhance transparency across the programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team and make an impactful difference to the science that is delivered. We will work with you to provide opportunities for growth and development within the role. You\'d be joining a tight-knit team within an Administration Network that promotes personal and professional development, thus giving the successful candidate the chance to grow within the role and build their potential.

Essential technical skills:

Previous scientific experience or qualification

Knowledge of scientific third party funding

Experience of producing, managing and reporting on budgets

Excellent IT skills

Project management experience desirable

Competencies and Behaviours:

Evidence of effective communication with internal and external customers

Exceptional organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage own workload

An eye for detail

Ability to be adaptive and open to change

Ability to coordinate and consolidate materials from various sources

Previous experience of and the ability to deliver within fixed deadlines

Solutions driven with the ability to deliver value and overcome challenges in the face of uncertainty

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you\xe2\x80\x99d be the best fit for the role.

Other Information:

Hybrid working is welcomed at Sanger and the expectation is that you will be on site three days a week.

Closing Date: 24th September 2023

Salary range: \xc2\xa339,853 to \xc2\xa347,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite 3 days per week

Working at Wellcome Sanger:

Our flexible-hybrid working environment is designed to support a healthy work-life balance. This means you can work flexibly with a combination of working from home, and working from our Campus to allow you to focus on being productive and part of the team while enjoying the benefits of working flexibly.

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

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