The Department and role purpose Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Role Purpose

The post holder will work under the direction of the Head of Economic Development (RIS) ensuring an effective service is provided to the academic and professional services community in terms of advice and guidance related to sources of economic development funding (including ERDF, ESF, NELEP, Research England and other future funding sources for example, Community Renewal Fund or Shared Prosperity Fund).

Be responsible for the evaluation of changes to projects and management of project re-profiles providing briefing and recommendations to Project personnel anticipating & identifying potential issues, devising and recommending contingency plans to prevent grant clawback.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.