Job Title: Network Manager Employers

 


Reports to:
Network Manager: HE Institutions and Stakeholders

  

Job purpose:
To develop and sustain engagement with non-HEI employers and employer organisations in relation to the personal, professional and career development of researchers.

Salary:
£25k-£35k

 

Main place of work:
Cambridge

Key Dates:
The closing date is 30th November and interviews will be held w/c 10th December.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Head of Researcher Development to support the development, management and delivery of the strategic plan for the ‘researcher development programme’s’ (RD’s) interactions with employers in the network.
  • Build strategic relationships with key employers and employer groups, promoting the vision, resources and activities of the programme, raising the profile of researchers to employers and understanding the needs of employers in relation to researcher careers.
  • Keep up to date with developments within the relevant segments of the employment and researcher development sector in order to anticipate needs, by gathering views and working in collaboration with the other network managers. Establish yourself as the programme’s leading knowledge source and spokesperson on the views and needs of employers in relation to researcher careers.
  • Work closely with CRAC’s Membership and Business Development team. Keep people informed and share knowledge with others across the RD (including Hubs) and CRAC, identifying future programme developments and wider business opportunities.
  • Co-ordinate and be accountable for researching, validating and developing new ideas, activities, products and services which will help inform, promote understanding, and meet the needs of the network.
  • Actively promote and support the growth of the network, ensuring communications and activities are customer focused, ensuring the maintenance and integrity of contact information.
  • Be accountable for activities being delivered within budget for your area. 

 

Key Activities:
  • In conjunction with the Research and Development Unit, undertake and contribute to research activities, keep abreast of labour market data, helping to inform a national picture and future programme developments; presenting the programme as an expert voice.
  • Attend national and regional events in order to engage with employers, understand the issues, identify opportunities, and inspire confidence in the RD and in its products & services.
  • Ensure employers and are kept informed through the development of communication strategies and infrastructure to ensure they meet the needs of both stakeholders and the programme.
  • Work with others in CRAC and in the team (including the regional Hubs) to keep informed, share knowledge, develop ideas and find creative and quality solutions to help address gaps in knowledge and provision for your networks.
  • Ensure messages and activities are joined up and present a cohesive approach to the sector, by working in partnership with CRAC’s Marketing and Communications Manager and other team members, keeping each other informed.
  • Ensure that projects and work plans are delivered on time, to budget and to the required standard. Recognise boundaries and draw upon sources of support as appropriate.
  • Support team members to ensure that programme objectives are achieved.
  • Take responsibility for your own self-development and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development of others. Develop and reinforce a knowledge and learning culture both internally and to external stakeholders.
Key Relationships:

  • RD team’s central management team, including the Director of the RD, the Research and Development Unit, Trainer Support Unit, Incubator Unit, National Provision, and Hub Manager.
  • CRAC, Researcher Development, Membership and Business Development and Marketing and Communications teams.
  • Regional Hubs.
  • HR, recruitment managers and line managers of researchers within non-HEI employer organisations. This should include both those who actively or indirectly recruit researchers.
  • Employer bodies (E.g. AGR, CBI, CIHE) and Sector skills councils.
  • CRAC Department Heads and the wider organisation.
 
Person specification and experience:

Knowledge and Experience
 
Experience in developing a knowledge base
E
Proven track record in developing and supporting networks
E
Experience in communicating complex issues
E
Experience of and ability to present information to meet the needs of a specific audience
E
Writing for multiple audiences, in a style fit for purpose
E
Experience in management of resources and priorities (people, time, finances)
E
Experience of effectively presenting at workshops and conferences and chairing meetings
E
Experience of using IT to communicate, analyse and present information, manage contact information and present financial information
E
Experience of using databases to manage contact information
D
Experience of working with labour market data
D
Experience of working in or with the HE, postgraduate and research environment or graduate and researcher employment
D
Financial/budgeting experience
D
 
 
Skills, the ability to
 
Understand the needs of  your audience in order to communicate with clarity and consideration, verbally and in writing (including writing reports)
E
Use enquiry and questioning techniques together with effective listening skills to get to the root of a problem and/or to understand customer needs
E
Influence and negotiate in order to reach a mutually satisfied outcome
E
Effectively lead and chair meetings which inspire confidence and ensure planned outcomes are met
E
Manage work plans and projects, recognising boundaries and knowing when to consult others
E
Prioritise and focus activities to create and ensure maximum impact
E
Combine creative & strategic approaches to generate new ideas
E
Think conceptually
E
Use analytical thinking to solve problems and make decisions
E
Lead & work as part of a team, working effectively and productively with others
E
Be business aware & customer focussed
E
 
 
 
Attributes
 
Initiative, self-confidence, resilience and willingness to take responsibility for own actions
E
Talk passionately and inspires others, has a positive ‘can do’ approach
E
Willing to work collaboratively
E
Achievement orientated
E
Understanding of the need for flexibility in appropriate contexts
E
Recognises impact on others and willing to take responsibility for own development
E
Manages self and workload in a professional way, taking a flexible approach to hours of work to ensure the job is done.
E

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     

         E=essential D=Desirable

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