At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate partnerships with universities and research bodies to boost funding opportunities.
- Company: Historic England, dedicated to preserving heritage for a better future.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, wellness programmes, generous holiday, and professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with diverse opportunities and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in heritage research while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience, understanding of research funding, and partnership development skills.
The predicted salary is between 39590 - 39590 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations) Newcastle · York · Manchester · Birmingham · Swindon · Bristol · Portsmouth · Cambridge
National - £39,590 per annum; Cambridge - £42,624 per annum
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme to which we make 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.
What you will be doing:
- The primary purpose of this post is to facilitate the development of successful partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Independent Research Organisations (IROs) and research funding bodies, and to identify and support the submission of high quality proposals to research funding streams to help grow research opportunities and income.
- Working closely with the Head of Research Development, you will engage with research staff across Historic England and externally to match our research expertise and priorities to funding opportunities in the context of a research engagement strategy.
- You will oversee our Arts and Humanities Research Council–funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) programme, review and monitor our developing external research partnerships, and make best use of the opportunity provided by external research funding.
- You will work closely with our Research Manager and take a lead on pre-award activities, but may be required to support other areas of the research funding process as required.
Who we are looking for:
- A high quality qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience.
- A good understanding of the Higher Education sector and the research funding landscape.
- Demonstrable commitment to student development.
- Experience in developing successful partnerships between organisations in a research context.
- Experience in programme and/or project management and budget development.
- Good negotiating and influencing skills.
- Aptitude for strategic thinking.
Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.
Historic England is a Disability Confident Leader and normally offers guaranteed interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role, where it is practical and appropriate to do so. We want all candidates to shine in the recruitment process, so please tell us what we can do to help you show us your very best self.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.
At Historic England, we value the expertise and individuality each candidate brings and want to hear about this in your own words.
Research Partnerships Manager employer: Be Applied Ltd
Historic England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package, including generous leave policies, wellness programmes, and opportunities for mentoring, employees can thrive in a hybrid working environment in London while contributing to the vital mission of preserving heritage for future generations.
