External Funding Officer University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton - Project Support Office

Fixed term until July 2015

£28,401 - £31,020 pa

Location: Priorslee Hall, Telford

This post is part funded by the European Union: European Regional Development Funds courtesy of the West Midlands Operational Programme 2008 - 2015.

You will oversee and mentor bid applicants to secure new income opportunities for the University. You will support bid applicants by providing technical and programme/policy support in preparing and submitting bids to UK, European and other funding streams. Proven experience of working within a funding and bidding operation, including experience of writing successful proposals and/or supporting staff to prepare their own bids, is essential. Knowledge of UK, European and other funding streams is important, as is experience of preparing tenders.

A first degree or equivalent is highly desirable. You should have excellent IT skills, and experience of working with databases and management information systems/processes would be an advantage. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service. You will also be required to have first-rate organisation and coordination skills and be able to influence at all levels.

The post is located at the University's Telford campus, however you should be willing and able to travel routinely to other Wolverhampton University campuses

Ref: A5819

Closing Date: 22 April 2012

For more information about this post and for an application pack, go to our website www.wlv.ac.uk/pers/jobs.htm. or telephone 01902 321049 quoting the job reference number.

The University of Wolverhampton values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.