Lead Funding Coordinator 950 p/d INSIDE IR35 Hybrid Remote - 2 days p/w in Newport, Darlington OR Fareham Fixed term until 31st March 2025 This role will lead the negotiations with government departments for continued funding for the clients research team. This includes the development of alternative research pathways and their associated costings. Key Responsibilities Work collaboratively to develop funding bids for future RIO research Ensure that proposals have robust prospects of securing legal and ethical approval Engagement with key strategic partners Development of alternative research streams and their associated costings Development of alternative research streams and their associated costings Spans of Control This role involves confident and diplomatic collaboration across government Application of specialised legal and ethical expertise to provide a secure basis for the future research Apply an in-depth understanding of key user requirements and develop research plans to support these Person Specification Technical Skills Essential: Experience of analysing linked longitudinal data Essential: Success in securing government funding for research Desirable: Migration/ Refugee topic knowledge to support dataset design Sets out clear research objectives and expected outcomes; defines key delivery objectives for staff / department Raises the level of debate by encouraging greater co-operation and communication between researchers across the department and further afield; provides links between academic and GSR colleagues Build networks of users and interested parties across multiple areas to make best use of diverse new and existing data sources taking ethical considerations into account Build an environment where other analysts are aware of and use best practice when engaging with data sources Skills and Experience Required Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex analysis to non-specialists and contribute effectively to stakeholders Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships to achieve specified goals Horizon-scanning to anticipate emerging user needs Behaviours Leadership- Managing a quality service, Seeing the big picture Technical- Acquiring data/ understanding user needs