**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make an Impact at RSSL?** **Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through Science, Innovation and Collaboration** At Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), we lead the way in scientific analysis, research, consultancy, and training. We provide services to the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, as well as our parent company, Mondelez International. RSSL is dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service. Recognised for our excellence, we were awarded CRO of the Year at the 2023 OBN Awards, adding to our previous accolades Employer of the Year, Enlightened Employer and Women in Business. If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you! Purpose: A 6-month fixed-term contract to help the team in RSSL with applying and delivering government-funded projects. We are looking for someone with previous experience in this environment; with previous experience in writing grant applications, or managing government-funded projects. **Role Responsibilities:** + Lead & contribute to project activities, such as meetings, preparation of communications i.e. newsletters, surveys, emails and network materials + Co-ordinate & contribute to workshops, events & meetings. + Conduct activities to support with building the network community + Contribute to project administration tasks e.g. collating slides for project review meetings, chasing actions, collating metrics + Contribute to the identification of new grants competitions, scope projects and support with bid writing **Skills needed:** + Very organised person with attention to detail skills – to ensure specifics are delivered + Meeting & event management experience + Team player but can work on own initiative + Experience in IUK grant writing – preferred + Knowledge of food industry - preferred **More about this role** In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including: + Opportunities to learn and develop + Performance Related Bonus scheme + Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution) + Life assurance + 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc). **Business Unit Summary** Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries. Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration. **Curious about us and want to learn more?** **Please explore** : Website (http://www.rssl.com/) YouTube LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/107107) Glassdoor RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. \#RSSL **Job Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) Analytical Science Science & Engineering At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.