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New job vacancy: Researcher Development Manager
20/09/2024
Job title: Researcher Development Manager
Reports to: Head of Learning & Development
Location: Cambridge (hybrid)
Salary: £31,000 to £37,000 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: 37.5 per week. Applications for flexible working are welcome.
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our growing team at the Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC), which manages the Vitae programme, a not-for-profit programme which leads on and advocates for the professional development of researchers in the UK and internationally.
The Researcher Development Manager will join our learning and development team, which develops and delivers tailored professional and career development programmes for researchers. You will manage and deliver a range of researcher development related projects and programmes, building and supporting business opportunities. You will also manage the development of new and existing Vitae researcher development resources, products and services, and support the the wider Vitae programme, working across teams to ensure the successful delivery of events and other projects, including facilitation of workshops.
The successful candidate will likely have experience of working with universities in the UK and internationally in relation to professional development. You will have excellent project management skills and experience of developing professional development resources, products, services and learning and development activity. Understanding and/or experience of researcher development is highly desirable.
At CRAC we foster a supportive, people-focused organisational culture. As a small team we work in a matrix style, with a strong emphasis on cross-team collaboration, to deliver on our charitable mission of providing research, expertise and innovation for all those who support career development.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working hours and locations
- Hybrid working model
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising annually up to 30 plus bank holidays
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Life Insurance including free (health and well-being) employee support services
- Enhanced maternity pay for up 20 weeks to for those who meet the qualifying criteria
- Enhanced sick pay for those who meet the qualifying criteria
- Optional private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free refreshments whilst working in the office
- Our team is currently made up of a combination of full time, part time, hybrid and remote working roles.
We are looking to diversify our team and welcome applications from those with different skillsets, backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Your application Instruction:
To apply, please send a one-page covering letter and CV including why you would like the position, evidence of how you meet the person specification and experience, and what you can bring to the role. Please also let us know your preferred working arrangements (full time, part time, compressed, etc.), available start date(s), and any reasonable adjustments that you need during the recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is 5pm 16 October 2024 and online interviews are planned for 23 and 24 October 2024
Please submit your application to Hayley Evans, Office Manager at recruitment@crac.org.uk
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