Global Tipping Points Project Manager in Exeter

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)

Global Tipping Points Project Manager

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by The Advanced Research and Invention Agency until 31st December 2027.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The successful applicant will be supporting an international research team raising awareness of the importance of tipping points. In particular they will manage the development, launch and communication of major reports. These include the third edition of the Global Tipping Points Report and a rapid security assessment of Atlantic circulation tipping points.

You will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and delivery of the project, including supporting the leadership team with the recruitment of posts, budget control and monitoring of project milestones and success factors for the funder. In addition, you will lead on the monitoring of project activities and the capturing of outputs such as publications and impact, which will be regularly reported internally and externally. This will include the production of project progress reports to the funder.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Please contact Andy Richards, a.c.richards@exeter.ac.uk

Research Division

The Research Division Is a Key Enabler To The Delivery Of The University's Strategy 2030, The Research And Impact Strategy, Successful REF Performances, And Generating External Research Income, By

• Doctoral College
• Research Services
• Research Software and Analytics
• Technical Strategy and Operations

The Research Services Group provides a range of services: research strategy development and delivery through the Research Strategy team and our University Research Institute teams; faculty relationship management through our Faculty Partners; research development & management support and financial management through our Research Funder Clusters; Research and Impact performance and REF planning; Finance, systems and data support; Research ethics, governance and compliance.

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications form all grounds underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 staff and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being ay the heart of what we do

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.