Manager (Portfolio Manager)

Contract Type: Open-Ended. Hours: Full time/ Part time (minimum 0.6 FTE). Location: Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid Working Available. Working directly with the Head of Economics and the Heads of Social Research you will have responsibility for the effective delivery, management and monitoring of ESRCs refreshed applicant-led mode schemes. You will have responsibility for a cluster of research fields within economic and social research where you will build and sustain strong relationships with the research community as well as with relevant government and industry partners. You may be asked to provide line management and professional development for staff at Grades D and C. You will also ensure strong connectivity with relevant UKRI priority programmes and other parts of ESRCs investment portfolio. Work at the interface between strategic leadership and delivery with effective communication skills to develop and implement key priorities, policies, and strategies. Lead the scoping and development, commissioning, and management of high-quality innovation and research investments in applicant-led mode. Coordinate and manage a portfolio of activities to maximise impact and knowledge exchange across a portfolio of investments. Build and develop strong relationships working across the ESRC, UKRI and external partners to ensure that investments are robust, informed, and impactful. Work with others to ensure investments are appropriately managed, monitored, evaluated and their impact communicated. Experience of managing complex funding or programme portfolios, including strategic prioritisation, investment oversight, and performance monitoring (S&I). Ability to use data, evidence, and insight to inform decision-making, evaluate impact, and drive continuous improvement (S&I). Committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact