Job Description

Ref Number

B09-01247

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement) (B09)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,172-63,752

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

17-Aug-2025

About us

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UCL is a world-leading research-intensive university, consistently ranked among the top ten globally, with an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion. Our research and innovation activities continue to grow in scale and complexity, with record levels of funding and impact achieved last year.



Home to more than 50,000 students and 18,000 staff from over 150 countries, UCL is defined by its progressive approach to teaching and research. Our world-class academics, curious students, and dedicated professional staff work together to pursue excellence, challenge boundaries, and solve real-world problems.



Research and Innovation Services (RIS) supports UCL's academic community across the entire research and innovation lifecycle - from securing funding to delivering meaningful outcomes. The directorate includes four closely connected teams: Award Services, Contract Services, Planning, Insight and Improvement, and Compliance and Assurance. Together, we help ensure that UCL's diverse and extensive externally funded research portfolio is managed effectively, compliantly, and strategically.



Award Services delivers a range of specialist advice across UCL's research and innovation portfolio through three key departments: Research Support & Development (Pre-award), the European Research and Innovation Office, and Post-award. We work in close partnership with academic colleagues, professional services teams, external collaborators, and funders to enable high-impact research and innovation.

About the role

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As Proposal Development Manager, you will support the development of large-scale EU and international consortia funding proposals, particularly where UCL acts as coordinator or plays a leading role. Working closely with colleagues across Research and Innovation Services (RIS), you will provide expert advice to help shape high-quality, strategically aligned applications.



You will coordinate complex bids, identify new funding opportunities, and guide academics through the proposal process. You'll also lead workshops, contribute to internal communications, and act as a key link between researchers, professional services, and external funders.



With a strong external focus, you will monitor changes in international funding policy, promote UCL's research strengths, and help build relationships with global partners and funding bodies. You'll also play a role in shaping and developing the proposal support service, working closely with the Director of Award Services.

About you

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You will have a deep understanding of the research process within a university or similar environment, particularly in the sciences. You'll be familiar with how research is developed, reviewed, and funded, and have a strong working knowledge of the priorities, policies, and processes of national and international research funders.



With experience in developing successful funding proposals - particularly large, collaborative or consortia bids - you'll understand what makes an application competitive. You'll have insight into how peer reviewers and funding panels assess proposals, and the ability to identify and communicate relevant funding opportunities.



Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. You'll be confident drafting, reviewing, and presenting complex information clearly and persuasively, and able to provide constructive feedback on research proposals across a range of scientific disciplines.



Analytical and solution-focused, you can link funding calls with the right researchers and support the development of strong applications. You'll be comfortable managing your workload independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment. Strong interpersonal skills will enable you to build trusted relationships with colleagues and academics, from early-career researchers to senior leaders.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/