Research Relationship Analyst

Overview

Manage and support Arup's external research collaborations, data reporting and stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

• horizon scanning
• contract management
• data capture
• funding monitoring
• process automation
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, coordinating and enabling Arup external research relationships. You will support and provide insights on existing relationships and input to horizon scanning exercises to identify future collaborators. You will monitor and support research projects and teams throughout their lifecycle, from initiation of relationships and management of agreements with external collaborators to closeout and beyond. Additionally, you will be tasked with designing and maintaining data capture and reporting requirements to give both internal and external visibility of Arup research relationships and identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement these improvements. The research programme is substantial in scale, encompassing approximately 200 projects each year and involving close to 200 external collaborators globally. -Collaborate to produce shared resources, training and communications to support researchers, including guidance on preferred modes and mechanisms for effective collaboration. -Contribute to development of a research relationships strategy aligned with Arup’s purpose and strategic priorities. -Work closely with other Arup teams to guide a consistent and coherent approach to creation and management of research contractual relationships. -Manage horizon scanning exercises to identify potential collaborators, aligned to Arup Global Research Challenges and priority research themes. -Capture, assess and evaluate past and ongoing research relationships in Arup’s research portfolio. -Monitor and report regularly on external collaborative research funding globally and other related opportunities.

Requirements

• crm
• bachelor's
• postgraduate
• communication
• interpersonal
• analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Experience in using CRM or other software tools for relationship tracking. -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience); postgraduate qualification desirable. -Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority. -Ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations. -Strong administration, organisation, analytical and coordination skills. -Experience in providing advice, training, and practical support to researchers, preferably in relation to initiation and management of collaborations.

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Benefits

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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