Research Funding Manager

The opportunity

The Research Funding Manager will play a key role managing, supporting and deepening the development of Research Funding culture at the London College of Communication, cultivating and catalysing a submission of bids and the delivery of research funding awards. Providing support to academic staff, primarily across the London College of Communication as part of UAL, and contributing to mapping academic links and networks is central to the role.

The post-holder will manage the day-to-day administration and mentoring involved in preparing UK and international (non-EU) research funding applications for submission by the College. Under the direction of the ADR and in co-ordination with the UAL research management centrally (RMA), the post holder will lead in liaising with academic staff and coordinate aspects of the pre-award process for specified funding applications as well as providing post-award support. The post-holder will contribute to the work of the LCC and RMA offices in mapping academic links and networks.

About you

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic colleague who enjoys supporting colleagues in developing their ideas. The expertise and personal skills to cultivate research applications from a diverse range of research-active staff to a broad mix of research funders is essential. A key ability is to think creatively about sourcing research funding and strategically in encouraging the development of a trajectory of research funding bids.

If you have any general queries, you may contact Lesley Wilkins, Staffing Administrator, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

What we offer

We are UAL

London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within our diverse creative areas including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication. 

Our culture