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Location

Roslin, Midlothian | United Kingdom

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Job description

Grade UE08: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £48,350 to £59,421 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / The Roslin Institute

Full time, 35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31 March 2025, with likelihood of extension until 31 March 2028

The Opportunity:

The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) is seeking a Network Manager to join their Network Management Team. The IVVN, based at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, is a £4.5m initiative that coordinates and integrates UK and low- and-middle income country (LMIC) research expertise to overcome challenges associated with the development of livestock and zoonotic vaccines for LMIC-relevant diseases. Since launching in August 2017, the IVVN has welcomed over 2,000 members from 93 countries and the Network delivers a diverse programme of activities. The Network Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Network and delivering a range of different opportunities for the international veterinary vaccinology community.

The role will involve:

Managing all aspects of the IVVN including networking activities, funding schemes, training awards, outreach activities and communication channels.
Leading and mentoring a team, including IVVN’s Communications Officer and Events and Funding Officer.
Coordinating IVVN’s collaborative vaccine research funding calls and overseeing the management of IVVN’s funded research projects.
Planning international events, including in-person and online events.
Building and maintaining relationships with University colleagues, IVVN members, funders and other stakeholders across many countries.
Overseeing IVVN’s £4.5m budget, allocating resources and reporting on spend.
Completing IVVN’s scientific reporting and measuring the impact of activities.
Contributing to the strategic direction of the Network and writing grant applications for further funding.
Representing the Network as required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Previous experience of coordinating a large project/network/initiative.
Experience of managing a team.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to deliver a number of competing priorities on time and within budget.
Meticulous attention to detail.
For informal enquiries, please email IVVN Director, Dr Timothy Connelley: [email protected].

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Salary

£45.59k - £54.4k per annum