Research funding manager Work, Jobs in Gateshead, Twr (with Salaries)

Research Funding Manager
University of Sunderland —Sunderland
- £46,756 - £58,228 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Assistant Research Project Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,080 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Assistant/ Associate
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
Research Assistant / Associate in Advanced Spectroscopy for Sustainable Chemicals
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Research
3d
Pre-Award Research Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £19,392 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- No degree
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Associate Risk Analyst (ID4842)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,350 - £34,435 a year
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Area Ecologist
Forestry Commission —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £40,388 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant or Associate Professor in Computational Astrophysics or Cosmology
Durham University —Durham
- £47,389 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University

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Research Funding Manager

University of Sunderland -
Sunderland

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Job details

Full-time
£46,756 - £58,228 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

Process improvement
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Proud to be Sunderland The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape. As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026) 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) Your next opportunity As Research Funding Manager, you will lead the University’s research funding support function, providing expert guidance and strategic leadership to help academics secure external research funding. Working at the heart of Research and Innovation, you will use your in-depth knowledge of the UK and international funding landscape to identify opportunities, provide funder intelligence, and support the development of high-quality, competitive funding applications. You will lead a specialist team delivering end-to-end support across the research funding lifecycle, ensuring applications are well-coordinated, compliant and submitted successfully. Collaborating closely with academic colleagues and professional service teams, you will drive continuous improvement in processes, systems and service delivery, helping to increase research income, strengthen funding success rates and support the University’s research ambitions. Is this you? You will bring strong experience in research funding support, research development or research administration, along with a solid understanding of the UK research funding landscape and what it takes to develop successful funding applications. With experience of managing people, priorities and deadlines, you'll be confident leading and supporting a team while building positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional service partners across the University. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, helping researchers navigate funding opportunities and delivering a high-quality service that makes a real difference. You will have excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, enabling you to turn complex funder requirements into clear, practical advice. You'll be comfortable using data and insights to inform decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement and help shape efficient and effective research funding processes. Most importantly, you'll be a proactive, approachable and service-focused professional who is passionate about supporting researchers to achieve funding success and helping to grow the University's research ambitions. Why join us? At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals. Ready to Apply? Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability. Closing date: Sunday 13 September (23:59 GMT)

Job Details

Department

Research & Global Engagement - Research

Location

Sunderland Campus

Salary

£46,756 to £58,228

Hours per Week

Closing Date

Sunday 13 September 2026

Interview Date

Friday 25 September 2026

Reference

0326-26

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