Senior International Funds Manager


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Details

Reference number

308285

Salary

£39,748

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
E

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKRI – International

Type of role

Finance

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Swindon

Job summary

The Senior International Funds Manager will play a leading role in the delivery and implementation of UKRI’s International Funds, reporting to the Head of International Funds Development. The post-holder will have a central role in shaping international funds across UKRI. Through networking with stakeholders, developing policy and strategy and managing UKRI funds they will coordinate and support UKRI’s constituent councils to achieve their international ambitions.

Job description

  • Work with the Heads of Funds to support the International Science Partnerships Fund providing leadership for the strategic direction and effective management of UKRI’s international programmes.
  • Lead on the development of specific policies, practices and communications, to ensure coherent delivery of international partnership funding across UKRI Councils, and consistent experience for external stakeholders.
  • Provide oversight of international funds distributed to UKRI’s constituent councils, including overseeing implementation of specific requirements for grant administration.
  • Contribute to fund-level governance. Prepare briefings and provide information and advice to UKRI senior management, UK Government departments and other stakeholders.
  • Line management responsibility for 3 Fund Managers, as well as wider responsibility for task and project management as a key member of the International Funds management group.

Person specification

  • Educated to at least first degree or equivalent
  • Ability to see the big picture, adapting strategies and actions to support organisational priorities and add value.
  • Ability to lead and drive project progress, underpinned by sound project management skills and the ability to think creatively to turn ambiguity into clear decisions, offering new insights and generating new ideas with practical application
  • A demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others, negotiate diplomatically, work with people of all levels and to build good relationships and effective partnerships with them.
  • Good people management skills and the ability to lead, manage and motivate cross-organisational teams.

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We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning.

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • An outstanding pension scheme
  • 30 days annual leave allowance – not including public holidays
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community.

Selection process details

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, matched with the criteria. To apply for the role, click on ‘Apply at advertiser’s site’

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th September 2023

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Recruitment Team
  • Email : recruitment@ukri.org
  • Telephone : Recruitment Team

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@ukri.org

Further information

https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/senior-international-funds-manager-3473
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