Research & development manager Work, Jobs in Tenterden, Ken (with Salaries)

Funding and Awards Manager
University of Kent —Canterbury
- £48,822 - £54,893 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Intelligence Development Officer (R&A) (CTPSE)
Thames Valley Police —Folkestone
- £35,241 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
7d
Research & Development Farm Manager
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Management
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Business Development Manager
PHSGroup —Ashford
- £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- CRM software
- Sales
- Business development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3d
Applied Research Manager DEMEA
Berry Gardens Limited —Maidstone
- Spanish
- English
- Master's degree
Quick apply
Senior Project Manager
Pineapple Contracts —Aylesford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Business Development Manager (BDM)
Pirtek Ashford, Crawley & Thurrock —Ashford
- £39,000.00 - £45,582.02 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Driving
Quick apply
10d
ESG and Sustainability Manager
OSB Group —Chatham
- £63,000 - £73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
ESOL Curriculum Manager
MidKent College —Gillingham
- £43,046 - £50,709 a year
- Full-time
- English
- University
- Human resources
- Annual leave
1d
Global Events Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)
The Recruitment Events Co. —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Travel
Quick apply
Accreditation Co-Ordinator
Royal Engineers CPD Charity —Chatham
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
Quick apply
Partner Account Manager
Verifone —Ashford
- CRM software
- Salesforce
- Business development
Quick apply
9d
Archives and Local Studies Assistant
Medway Council —Medway
- £26,654 a year
- Call to connect
1d
Technical Author
QinetiQ —Ashford
- Full-time
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee discount
Quality and Compliance Manager
BJF Group —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Field Service Project Manager
Technical Safety Services —Rochester
- £32,794 - £43,725 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Agency Relations Manager (Remote)
Demand.com —Canterbury
- CRM software
- Hospitality
- Business development
Quick apply
9d
Sales & Marketing Manager - Block Management
AM Surveying & Block Management —Maidstone
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Management
- Sales
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Assistant Product Manager
Knauf UK & Ireland —Sittingbourne
- £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Office BDM Manager
OSB Group —Chatham
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Analysis skills

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Funding and Awards Manager

University of Kent -
Canterbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£48,822 - £54,893 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Business development
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Are you passionate about helping research and innovation thrive through strategic support and partnership development?

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Funding & Awards Manager to join the Business Development, Research & Innovation (BDRI) directorate. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you’ll play a key role in supporting research and innovation activity, driving income growth, and helping deliver the University’s strategic ambitions.

As Funding & Awards Manager you can expect to be involved in:

Supporting the development and delivery of research and innovation strategies across the University
Providing expert advice on funding opportunities and supporting high-quality grant applications
Leading and managing pre- and post-award processes to support successful research activity
Building strong relationships with academic, business and external funding partners

What will you bring to the role?

Experience working within research, innovation or business development in a higher education or similar environment
Strong knowledge of research funding processes and partnership development
Experience managing teams and supporting collaborative ways of working
Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number BDRI-013-26.

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Funding and Awards (HASS)

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£48,822 to £54,893 per annum

Grade

Grade 8

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 14 June 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)

Interview Date

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Reference

BDRI-013-26

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Business Development Manager

Applied Research Manager DEMEA

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Business Development Manager (BDM)

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ESOL Curriculum Manager

Global Events Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)

Accreditation Co-Ordinator

Partner Account Manager

Archives and Local Studies Assistant

Technical Author

Quality and Compliance Manager

Field Service Project Manager

Agency Relations Manager (Remote)

Sales & Marketing Manager - Block Management

Assistant Product Manager

Office BDM Manager

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