ProgrammeApply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.ManagerSalary:36,650 perannumBand:UKRI BandDTeam:Researchand Skill Directorate (DiscoveryTeam)Positions:3Hours: Full timeor Part time(0.8)Contract Type:OpenEnded.Location:Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. (Hybrid workingavailable)ClosingDate: Tuesday 9th September2025As a Natural EnvironmentResearch Council (NERC) Programme Manager, you will engage with theacademic community, business, and policy makers to help maintainthe UKs leadership in environmental research and innovation, bothnationally and internationally. You will contribute to thedevelopment and delivery of NERC and UK Research and Innovation(UKRI) investments aligned with NERCs strategic delivery plan,demonstrating a strong aptitude for programme delivery across areassuch as research funding competition management and post-awardmonitoring.Keyactivities:Supportingthe development and management of a portfolio of investment inresearch, innovation and postgraduate training within NERCspriorities.Take responsibility for the peerreview and panel assessment of proposals for funding, by: selectingappropriate reviewers and panels members, acting as secretariat forthe associated assessment panel meetings; ensure appropriate andtimely communications at all times with those involved; promotinggood decision making through equality, diversity and fairness infunding opportunities.Carry out activemanagement of funded research, through specific programmeactivities, e.g. monitoring programme budgets; organising programmemeetings and communications; preparing papers, reports andbriefings; maintainingwebpages.Engagement with communities andstakeholders in the UK and internationally. Act as an interfacewith researchers (universities, other environmental agencies, andresearch centres) and research users (business, government andpolicy makers) for agreed areas of NERCactivity.Provide high quality expertiseand advice in areas of responsibility informed by the latestdevelopments in the area, evidence and engagement with relevantexternal stakeholders.Promoting andcontributing to cross-council projects and projects funded jointlywith external funders.Activity manageAssistant Programme Managers, as necessary, and administrativesupport staff in order to achieve NERCs deliverygoals.Other tasks such as analysinginvestments (funding outcomes, outputs and impacts), data gatheringandanalysis.PersonSpecificationWorkingknowledge or experience of the research and/or innovation landscapein the UK and the science areas and/or communities supported byNERC.Ability to absorb, evaluate andcommunicate complex information in language appropriate to theaudience.Ability to prioritise, multi-task,and work to deadlines.Ability to work flexiblyon own initiative, as well as contribute well to teamworking.Demonstrable track record ininfluencing effectively (both verbal and written media) acrossteams, wider organisation and external stakeholdercommunities.Effective use of Microsoft Officeapplications, e-mail andinternet.Benefits30days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days(FTE)Outstanding defined benefit pensionschemeFlexible working options and hybridworkingEmployee discounts and wellbeinginitiativesContinuous learning and developmentopportunitiesA supportive, inclusive, andforward-thinking workenvironmentUKRI is anEqual Opportunity & Disability ConfidentEmployer.How toApplyFor full details, pleasevisit our careers site. Please submit an application includingyourCV and a CoverLetterthat showcases how your skills andexperience align to the requirements of therole.A well thought through applicationprovidingevidence andexamplesof how you meet the advertisedessential and desirable criteria for the post will be consideredfar more favourably than a generic covering letter andCV.
Job Title
Programme Manager