Job Description

Overview

About the role

We're excited to be looking for a Fellow & Research Funding Manager to join our Research & Knowledge Exchange team. You will be responsible for (a) research income generation and (b) research project management and delivery. In addition, you will contribute to (c) planning & delivery of our annual conference (d) providing Thought Leadership in EDI, and (e) training on one or more of our programmes.

Strategic imperatives

The Institute has a number of strategic objectives that feed directly into this role. Specifically, our mission is to:

develop people to transform systems, structures and processes and EDI practice in multiple organisational settings

commission, publish and support research, and advance thought leadership on a broad spectrum of EDI topics and concerns

partner with individuals and institutions nationally and internationally to advance efforts to address areas of common interests and EDI concerns

The Institute's USP is that all its services are grounded in practice and informed by research.

Key Responsibilities

? Lead the Institute's grant capture activities.

? Manage the portfolio of the Institute's grant income.

? Monitor grant progress against agreed milestones, plus outcomes and impact by preparing and reviewing progress reports and contracts. Ensure timely reporting and build strong working relationships with the funders/ awarding bodies.

? Work closely with IESE staff and Fellows to respond to funding calls/ invitation to tender, assembling documentation, co-ordination of timelines, triage and the peer review process, contracting, etc.

? Propose and monitor expenditure on grants secured, in line with the Institute's budget; ensure projects adhere to the Institute's income recognition and other financial policies. Process invoices for awarded projects, supported by colleagues in the Finance team.

? Document and monitor the outputs, outcomes and impact arising from research undertaken by the Institute. Liaise with the Marketing team regarding any potential case studies and press releases to demonstrate impact from the Institute's investment.

? Lead the review and refresh of the Institute's Research & Enterprise Strategy.

? Meticulous record keeping, including drafting operational guidelines and standard operating procedures. Support the continual use and development of the processes, systems and software used by the Institute to manage grant activities.

? Attend & support the delivery of research & enterprise meetings and serve on research advisory boards for external organisations as a consultant on behalf of the Institute.

? Manage and grow the Institute's relationships with partners, including grant funders, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

? Identify and use appropriate platforms to grow portfolio of available bids.

? Respond to research enquiries from funders and members of the public.

? Work flexibly including, when required, during evenings and weekends undertaking any duties, as required, relevant to the level of the post.

How you'll make an impact:

Identify sources of funding and develop proposals to secure research/ project funding

Contribute to the design and delivery of research projects

Working with, and/or researching, socially excluded or marginalised peoples and communities

Extend and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to the Institute's work/ training

Assess, interpret and evaluate outcomes of research undertaken

Produce reports and policy briefs from research undertaken

Lead/ contribute to the Institute's Thought Leadership through knowledge production (e.g.: through the IESE's 'Focus on EDI ' series). dissemination activities

Resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines

Contribute to knowledge generation, knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer activities (e.g.: IESE annual conference, and lecturer)

Provide leadership, support, mentorship and training to other Fellows and staff as appropriate

Manage and grow the Institute's relationships with partners, including grant funders, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

Meticulous record keeping, including drafting operational guidelines and standard operating procedures. Support the continual use and development of the processes, systems and software used by the Institute to manage grant activities.

We'd love to hear from you if you meet the following essential criteria:

Qualifications:

Masters or doctoral degree in a subject of relevance to the Institute (e.g.: Research Methods, Education, Law, Human Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Business)

Relevant professional body membership

Skills:

Demonstrable knowledge and skill in the use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and methods Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups Teamworking and managing multiple deadlines simultaneously Meticulous record keeping, including drafting operational guidelines and standard operating procedures. Support the continual use and development of the processes, systems and software used by the Institute to manage grant activities.
Experience:

Proven experience of writing successful grant proposals (you will be required to provide examples) Experience of teaching/ training, including training of professionals Experience/ evidence of writing project reports and policy briefs (you will be required to provide examples) Evidence/ portfolio of managing [multiple] projects and teams Evidence of the ability to collaborate actively with others to complete projects Participation in external networks and have earned the respect of peers Knowledge of funding opportunities available to charities and higher education institutions
Other:

Right to work in the UK

What will we offer you in return?

You'll have access to a fantastic range of benefits?which support your personal development and wellbeing, including:

A minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

An additional 3 days off during the Christmas - New Year and Easter closure

Two hours each month to access any IESE module

A flexible and hybrid approach to working*

Company Pension (NEST)

Paid support for aligned professional development

Background to Institute for Educational & Social Equity

Institute for Educational & Social Equity is the UK's only independent, and specialist tertiary level institute dedicated to work in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We work across organisational types and sectors. For example, we have provided services to organisations in such sectors as: banking (Bank of England), education (schools, colleges, universities), nuclear industry (Thomas Thor Associates), professional services (Independent Office for Police Conduct), charities (Future First, Association of Family Therapy), uniformed services (Merseyside, Scottish Institute for Policing Research/ Police Scotland and Metropolitan Police). The Institute is the only organisation in the world to deliver the EDI Fellowship - the qualification for EDI professionals, and the only UK organisation to deliver to deliver the Level 7

Certificate and Level 7 Diploma in EDI. In September 2025, the Institute's MBA in EDI, validated by Buckinghamshire New University, will come into effect.

Institute for Educational & Social Equity convenes the annual 'Equity in Education & Society' conference and is home of the 'Equity in Education & Society' (SAGE) journal.

We provide:

Training and capacity development to organisations

EDI advice and Business support (e.g.: EDI Action Planning and Strategy Development) to organisations

Research and research support to organisations

Curriculum audits and policy audits to organisations

You can read more about the Institute here: https://instituteforequity.ac.uk/

How to apply

Imagine working for an organisation where all your efforts are directed towards advancing social justice in organisations and society?

Feeling inspired? Send us an application.

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to demonstrate proof of their Right to Work in the UK.

To apply, please complete the (i) Application Form and (ii) attach a recent CV as one single document. CVs without completed application forms and statements will not be considered. Please return these to: admin@instituteforequity.ac.uk

Please ensure your application sets out how you meet the Essential criteria set out in the job description

Two or more work-related references will be collected as part of the selection process for shortlisted candidates, along with social media checks.

Ready to join us and shape real change?

Closing Date: 17:00pm, Wednesday 20th May 2025

Interview Date: Friday 30th May 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.

We do not discriminate against anyone. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huddersfield HD1 3BD

Application deadline: 20/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025