Research Systems & Communications Manager - 10500

UK (Hybrid)

£54K/yr – £64K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the ongoing modernization of research support systems and internal communications to boost engagement and grant success across the university.

  • Own and optimize the research development system infrastructure and related communications programs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver multimedia engagement and grant-development support.
  • Ensure high-quality service and professional standards across all activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and enhancement of research support systems infrastructure and internal communication and engagement programmes.
  • Maintain and transition the research development system infrastructure from Unit 4 to a Worktribe-based system and related platforms.
  • Drive multimedia-driven engagement programmes to strengthen internal research communities and support high-quality grant proposals.
  • Execute activities solo and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide a highly professional and expert level of service.

Requirements

  • First degree or relevant professional qualification.
  • Work experience within a higher education and/or research environment.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Familiarity with research funder online submission systems.
  • System administration experience with a pre-award research grant management system.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Worktribe or other research management systems.
  • Experience leading communications programmes for research environments.
  • Experience in securing research funding proposals.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Great occupational pension scheme.
  • Range of health-related support.
  • Hybrid working approach.
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Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London is a global, research-intensive university committed to bringing benefit to society through excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. Located in Uxbridge, West London, Brunel offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and as one of the most international universities in the world it has a vibrant community of 18,000 students and 2,500 staff from more than 150 countries.With a history rooted in professional, technical, and applied disciplines, Brunel has a reputation for high-impact research and entrepreneurial innovation. The university works extensively with industry and public sector partners, delivering real-world solutions to challenges such as climate change, health inequality, and sustainable development.A pioneer of the 'sandwich degree', Brunel is renowned for providing students with industry experience alongside academic study, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce. And the university’s strong emphasis on employability, coupled with its deep connections to industry, empowers graduates to make an immediate impact in their fields.Brunel is also a civic university, actively engaging with local communities and using its research and entrepreneurial spirit to drive economic growth and social development. Situated in one of the most connected regions of the world, Brunel continues to shape culture, industry, and society on a local and global scale.

Founded in 1966
Uxbridge, England, GBR
4.4K employees (156 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
849.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$80.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.4%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
6%
Social
0.7%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
156 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$330.7K
Last Raise
$330.7K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Grant • $330.7K

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