At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage investments in creative industries and support senior relationships.
- Company: Join a leading organisation dedicated to research and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with flexible support as projects evolve.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the creative sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for creative industries and experience in funding management.
Salary: £36,650 per annum
Hours: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Open Ended
Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available)
Grade: UKRI Band D
Closing: 15th July 2026 23:59
About AHRC:
- Maintaining MEL materials.
- Risk management support updating risk logs, tracking issues, and raising concerns to SIMs.
- Reporting gathering portfolio information and preparing summaries for SIM review.
Support SIM-led investment and relationship management:
- Coordinate operational communication with award teams in support of SIMs who lead senior relationships.
- Prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, and information summaries to support SIM-level engagement.
- Ensure follow-up actions from Cluster-related meetings are tracked and delivered.
Contribute to wider team activity:
- Support cross-AHRC and cross-UKRI coordination, including information gathering, meeting preparation, and participating in programme-wide initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively across AHRC directorates and with external collaborators as required.
- Provide flexible delivery support as the Clusters portfolio evolves.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for the creative industries and a demonstrable understanding of the research funding landscape. You will be a solution-oriented and proactive teammate, with experience delivering and managing funding activities in the research and innovation sector, or in a commercial or policy setting (e.g. Government or Civil Service).
Person Specification:
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S/I).
Investment Manager employer: Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
At AHRC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity and innovation within the research funding landscape. Our hybrid working model at Polaris House in Swindon offers flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth through collaborative initiatives and cross-directorate engagement ensures that you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the creative industries and enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional development.
Contact Details:
Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Recruitment Team
