Salary: £36,024 – £44,263
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term (Until 31 Mar 2026)
Closing Date: 06 May 2024
Industry and academia have worked collaboratively to shape an initiative called MarRI-UK (Maritime Research and Innovation UK), which addresses the lack of coordination and resource in maritime research and development. MarRI-UK is an industry-led membership organisation that drives the global competitiveness of the UK maritime through extensive partnerships in identifying, developing, and leveraging emerging technologies. MarRI-UK focuses on research and innovation, on mid TRL levels to address the ‘valley of opportunity’ between ‘discovery and research’ and ‘commercialisation’ of Maritime Technologies and Systems.
MarRI-UK is hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is looking for a Programme Manager to manage MarRI-UK projects and membership research programmes. This will be undertaken by working closely with the MarRI-UK members, funding bodies, and other stakeholders. Travel may be expected as MarRI-UK has a national remit.
Whilst funding for this position is guaranteed for 18 months, there is opportunity to extend the contract if MarRI-UK grow with sustained income. Continual employment can be offered either within MarRI-UK or one of the partner organisations.
To be considered for the role, you will have a professional experience in project management within the maritime sector, as well as relevant qualifications (PhD). The postholder will also have experience of business development and to be able to engage with and build the MarRI-UK network.
You will have experience in coordinating and developing proposals to secure funding and you will also have proven analytical and interpretational skills with experience of collating, writing, and presenting complex reports. You will be an excellent communicator with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences and able to influence a variety of stakeholders. You will have the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, and work as part of a team.
The main activities and responsibilites include: To manage MarRI-UK projects and programmes. To drive business development activities including engaging new members, and establishing a national and regional presence. Work with the MarRI-UK network to support the identification of MarRI-UK research roadmap and priorities and the development of proposals to secure research and innovation funding, including identifying and obtaining sources of funding of significant value. To play a key role in developing and delivering new knowledge exchange strategies; to disseminate, promote and publicise knowledge exchange outcomes in appropriate media; to lead associated research activities; and to carry out senior administrative tasks assigned by the MarRI-UK Director.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Wenjuan Wang, Programme Manager (wenjuan.wang@strath.ac.uk).
Formal interviews for this post are scheduled to be held on 16/05/2024.