At a Glance
- Tasks: Support creative industries projects through event coordination, communications, and risk management.
- Company: Join the Arts and Humanities Research Council, a leader in cultural research and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to continuous learning and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the creative sector while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for creative industries and experience in project management or research funding.
The predicted salary is between 36650 - 36650 £ per year.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, supports world-leading research into human culture and creativity. The Creative Industries (CI) team delivers a portfolio of programmes across the creative sector, including the Creative Industries Clusters, Immersive Arts, AHTV and TV PhD with the Edinburgh TV Foundation and the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre. The Creative Industries Clusters bring together universities, businesses and regional partners to drive innovation and R&D-led economic growth.
The Investment Manager will provide programme-wide operational, coordination, and delivery support across the Creative Industries Clusters portfolio. Working closely with a team of Senior Investment Managers (SIMs) who hold strategic responsibility and lead partner relationships, the postholder will take ownership of a range of tasks and processes essential to the smooth running of the programme.
This role will lead on specific operational workstreams such as:
- Event management planning, logistics, materials, coordination and follow-up.
- Communications support drafting updates, collating content and supporting internal and external communication workflows.
- Procurement and commissioning support coordinating procurement activity in line with UKRI processes.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) coordinating data collection and evidence returns.
- Risk management support updating risk logs, tracking issues, and raising concerns to SIMs.
- Support SIM-led investment and relationship management.
- Provide flexible delivery support as the Clusters portfolio evolves.
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. Key qualifications include:
- Experience supporting programmes, projects, or portfolios in a complex environment.
- Ability to gather, organise and analyse information to support reporting, risk tracking, and MEL activities.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
- Experience in research administration and an understanding of the UK higher education sector, working with the academic community.
- An understanding of the work of the AHRC community and expertise in our thematic research portfolio and priority funding areas.
Only online applications will be accepted and should be submitted in the form of an up-to-date CV and covering letter each of no more than two sides of A4. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000.
Committed to supporting employees' development and promoting a culture of continuous learning!
Benefits include:
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
- ~30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
- ~ Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
- ~ Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
- ~ Flexible working options.
Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
Investment Management - Investment Manager in Salisbury employer: Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Polaris House in Swindon, where creativity and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package including ~30 days of annual leave and a defined benefit pension scheme, AHRC fosters a culture of continuous learning and well-being, making it an ideal place for those passionate about the creative industries.
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Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Recruitment Team
