Health & Life Sciences R&I Development Lead (Hybrid)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-intensive university in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Research and Innovation Professional for a maternity cover role lasting 13 months. The candidate will help develop funding applications, build partnerships, and provide coordinated services in health and life sciences. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive holiday entitlement, and various personal development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering funding applications.
• Background in health and life sciences.
• Capable of developing research proposals in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Forge relationships with key researchers across the university.
• Provide coordinated service across research and funding activities.
• Interpret government priorities relevant to research and innovation.

Skills

Project management skills

Ability to build performance-based partnerships

Strong relationship-building skills

Job description

A leading research-intensive university in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Research and Innovation Professional for a maternity cover role lasting 13 months. The candidate will help develop funding applications, build partnerships, and provide coordinated services in health and life sciences. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive holiday entitlement, and various personal development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.