The Natural and Environmental Research Council (NERC) is a partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a new entitythat brings together nine partnersto create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
NERC funds world-class science in universities and our own research centres that increases knowledge and understanding of the natural world. The work of NERC covers the full range of atmospheric, earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic sciences.
About the role
In response to Government recognition of the important role that Environmental Science plays in the economy and recent organisational changes to the research and innovation funding landscape, NERC is establishing a new ‘futures team’. The team will be responsible for identifying and developing ambitious opportunities and coalitions of support, to solve important real world challenges through environmental science and innovation.
This role will support the Head of Futures by researching new opportunities, undertaking market analysis work, supporting stakeholder and partner management activity and preparing and project managing funding bids.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented early-career professional to develop their understanding and experience of environmental science, business-research-innovation partnership development and multi-million pound funding bid management.
About you
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with the ability to demonstrate analytical and creative thinking.
You must have a good understanding of how businesses and markets work, with an understanding of business challenges and drivers as well as experience of building relationships and communicating effectively with people at all levels.
You must have experience of preparing business cases and business/commercial proposals and have the ability to identify opportunities and to work with others to address them.
Good organisational and project management skills with the ability to balance corporate, team and individual priorities and leadership styles as well as a proactive attitude, working independently under pressure, flexible and adaptable
What we offer
NERC offer a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holidays per annum. NERC has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under represented and their applications are particularly welcomed. Guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirement.
How to Apply
Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone.
Please provide a cover letter highlighting the skills and experience you will bring to this role. Applications without a cover letter or that fail to meet the criteria, will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 13th May 2018
Interviews: 25th May 2018 and/or 8th June 2018
