Research Development Manager: EU and International

View All VacanciesResearch and Innovation (Central)Location
Egham
Salary
49,979
per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type
Full Time
Hours per Week
35
Weeks per Year
52
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 27 September 2026
Reference
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.Full-Time, PermanentApplications are invited for the post of Research Development Manager: EU and International in the Department of Research and Innovation at Royal Holloway, University of London.Royal Holloway is a research-intensive university with internationally leading researchers and research groups. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed Royal Holloway as being in the upper quartile of UK universities for research, with 88% of our research rated as either world-leading or internationally excellent.We are seeking an exceptional Research Development Manager: EU & International to join our Strategic Grants Team within Research and Innovation. This is a key role supporting the University's ambition to grow its research excellence, international partnerships, and research income through European Union, Official Development Assistance (ODA), and international funding opportunities.As Research Development Manager: EU & International, you will play a strategic role in helping the University secure funding from major international sponsors, including Horizon Europe, ODA funders, international agencies, governments, foundations, and other global funding bodies. You will be an experienced research development professional with a strong understanding of the European and international funding landscape and a track record of supporting successful collaborative funding applications.Working closely with senior academics, research leaders, and professional services colleagues, you will lead the development and management of complex, high-value research funding applications, providing expert pre-award support from concept development through to submission and award acceptance.In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunitiesPension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parking The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Hilary Lynch on queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: quote the reference: Closing Date: 23:59, 27 September 2026Interview Date: To be confirmedThe university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.