Job Description

Job number

PRO01307

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

International Relations Office

Salary or Salary range

57,785- 62,452 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

14 Oct 2025

About the role

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The Strategic Research Development Manager will work pro-actively to convene, develop, and support multidisciplinary expertise for the development of ambitious external funding applications, in collaboration with global partners.



The role will have responsibility for supporting the development of high quality funding applications from a range of funding sources.

What you would be doing

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In this role,

you will lead the development of high-value, cross-disciplinary research funding proposals

, helping shape impactful global partnerships. You'll work closely with academics across Imperial to identify major international funding opportunities, guide strategic bid development, and manage complex submissions from start to finish.

You'll be a trusted advisor

, bringing insight, structure, and creativity to research initiatives that align with institutional priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving global research excellence.

What we are looking for

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Expertise in identifying and managing large-scale, international research funding bids, including multi-partner proposals over 1M. Strong project management skills, supporting end-to-end proposal development across disciplines and sectors. Skilled at advising academics and partners on proposal strategy, content, and submission processes. Confident communicator with ability to critique and improve technical and non-technical aspects of funding applications. Strategic thinker with experience aligning funding efforts to institutional goals and building research networks. Proactive, collaborative, and credible advisor with strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation abilities.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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The role is situated in Imperial's Global Development Hub, which brings together Imperial's community to maximise the global impact of our world-leading research, education and innovation, engage with the United Nations Sustainable Agenda 2030, and work with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in societies where multiple global challenges are acutely concentrated. The Hub is situated within the International Relations Office (IRO) - a busy, highly-visible central unit responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the university's 's international engagement with academic partners and overseas governments.





If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Clare Turner clare.turner@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.