Programme Manager, Research Full Time

Make an impact on the future of engineering research.The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a proactive and highly organised Programme Manager to deliver the prestigious Chairs in Emerging Technologies programme.This is a unique opportunity to support global research visionaries, developing emerging technology areas with potential to deliver economic and social benefit to the UK, enable high-quality, high-impact research and technology commercialisation. In this role, you will manage the full programme lifecycle end-to-end, from design and launch, to assessment, award, and post-award support.Working closely with the Senior Programme Manager, Steering Group, Fellows and colleagues across the Academy, you will ensure the programme is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.What You Will BringProven experience in programme or project management, along with hands-on experience managing budgets and/or grants.You will have strong organisational and analytical skills, enabling you to manage priorities effectively.Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will support positive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.You will also bring knowledge of the UK engineering or higher education research landscape, together with a methodical and systematic approach to your work.Application closing date: 13/05/2026Interview date: w/c 18/05/2026Interview location: LondonOur locationOur light, spacious head office is 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 for office based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy. Who are we? Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change, to global health pandemics and cyber threats.The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses 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 us? 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? The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.