Portfolio Manager - International Science Partnerships Fund

We are seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to work across the Grant Processes and Operations and the International teams and oversee our portfolio of International Science Partnership Fund programmes for up to 18 months.

The role

As the Portfolio Manager for the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) you will lead our grant compliance and assurance efforts to ensure the effective delivery and continuous improvement of ISPF programmes in line with best practice and funder requirements. This portfolio is a key component of the Academy's strategy to harness the power of engineering for a sustainable society, and this exciting new role is an important enabler of our ability to stimulate more effective international research and innovation collaborations. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with creativity, initiative, and strong analytical skills to help us deliver the ISPF portfolio in a way that aligns with our values of excellence everywhere and collaboration first. You will be confident and comfortable in not just managing, but designing and implementing grant management systems and processes that can be used by the ISPF team and inform wider Academy approaches. 

You will have extensive project or grant management experience, including monitoring, evaluation and learning, and are a highly systematic individual. You possess a good working knowledge of the issues impacting international grant management. You will be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and thrive working both collaboratively and independently. You can use your analytical skills to devise solutions to problems, and then your negotiation skills to influence others and are comfortable interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at various levels of seniority. 

Who are we?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age. 

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Independent Financial Advice
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Life Assureance, 4x annual salary
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Regular social activities
• Subsidised restaurant

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office.

How to apply/Interview process

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: 21 July 2024.

Interviews will be held virtually on 31 July and 1 August.

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.