Hi R***s, I’m J***e from StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by how you’ve scaled R&D scheme accessibility and led teams at L***n. We’re partnering with I***s on a Senior R&D Funding Strategy Manager role,leading client engagements, crafting tailored funding approaches, and mentoring consultants. Your background seems like a great match. Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this opportunity? Looking forward to your thoughts, J***e

Hi R***s , great to hear you’re interested. Here’s a bit more on the Senior R&D Funding Strategy Manager role at I***s: • You’ll lead end-to-end client engagements, assessing eligibility for R&D tax credits, grants and innovation schemes. • You’ll design tailored funding strategies in partnership with technical, finance and BD teams. • You’ll prepare and present proposals and reports to both government bodies and corporate stakeholders. • You’ll mentor a growing team of consultants, fostering their development and ensuring top-tier service delivery. • You’ll track pipeline performance and report key metrics to senior leadership. I***v is a 120-expert consultancy known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional growth and tangible impact across industries. I think your background scaling R&D schemes at L***n would be a perfect fit. Would you have 20 minutes for a call this week? I’m available: • Wednesday at 11:00 AM GMT • Thursday at 3:00 PM GMT Let me know which works (or suggest another time) and I’ll send a calendar invite. Looking forward to chatting! ,, J***e

Hi R***s, Great,Wednesday at 11:00 AM GMT is all set. I’ll send a calendar invite in a moment. Ahead of our call, here’s how the Senior R&D Funding Strategy Manager role at I***s directly addresses what you’re looking for: 1. Strategic Leadership: You’ll own full-cycle R&D funding engagements,from initial client discovery through to delivery of tailored tax-credit and grant strategies,rather than being bogged down in routine compliance. 2. Team Scaling & Mentorship: You’ll lead and grow a dedicated consultant team, setting the vision for best-in-class service delivery, coaching junior colleagues, and shaping career paths. 3. High-Impact Projects: You’ll partner with cross-functional technical, finance and business development teams to craft innovative funding solutions, then present them to senior corporate and government stakeholders. 4. Career Growth & Resources: I***v invests heavily in continuous learning,regular training workshops, access to external experts, and clear progression to senior leadership roles. 5. Collaborative Culture: You’ll be part of a 120-strong consultancy known for its supportive environment, open knowledge sharing, and track record of measurable client impact. Does that align with your expectations? Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to dive into during our discussion. Looking forward to speaking on Wednesday! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***s, Great questions. Here’s a snapshot of the current setup and your immediate focus areas: Team size & structure • I***v is a 120-expert consultancy entirely dedicated to R&D funding. Within that, our R&D Funding Strategy group is ~30 people split into three pods. • You’d lead one pod of eight: 2 Senior Consultants, 4 Consultants and 2 Analysts, reporting into our Head of Funding Strategy. • You’ll also partner daily with colleagues in Business Development, Technical Advisory and Finance. Key challenges in months 1,6 1. Pipeline audit & quick-wins , Deep dive into your pod’s existing client pipeline and engagement processes to identify efficiency and revenue opportunities. 2. Framework optimization , Refine our end-to-end engagement playbook (discovery, proposal, delivery) to ensure consistency and high hit rates. 3. Early client wins , Own two major proposals from scoping through submission, targeting at least one award in your first quarter. 4. Team enablement , Establish a regular coaching cadence (1:1s, skill workshops) and set clear performance objectives for each team member. 5. Metrics & reporting , Build a simple KPI dashboard for pipeline health, win rates and team utilization, then present results to senior leadership. Addressing these priorities will let you embed your strategic vision, uplift team performance and drive measurable impact from day one. Let me know if you’d like more detail on any point ahead of our call. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***s, Great questions,happy to share some high-level metrics and how we’d hit the ground running: 1. Average Win Rate & Deal Size , Our pod typically delivers a mid-30s% win rate on R&D proposals, with average award values in the £200,£300 K range. (I can pull the precise latest numbers for you after our call.) 2. Sector Focus , We’ve seen the most traction in technology/software and advanced manufacturing, so we’d ask you to dive into those verticals first. From there, we’re keen to leverage your wider industry experience to expand into life sciences and other growth areas. 3. Engagement Playbook , There’s a fully documented playbook covering every phase,client discovery, proposal frameworks, review checklists and submission templates. It’s built as a solid foundation, but we expect you to tailor and enhance it based on each client’s nuance. 4. Typical Cycle Time , From initial scoping through to final submission, engagements run roughly 4,6 weeks on average (shorter for straightforward claims, a bit longer for multi-stage grants). That cadence should enable you to land quick-win proposals within your first quarter. Let me know if you’d like any of these unpacked further before Wednesday’s call. Looking forward to diving deeper then! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***s, Great questions,here’s a more detailed view: 1. Win rate & deal-size by vertical • Technology/Software: ~38% win rate, avg award ~£250K • Advanced Manufacturing: ~34% win rate, avg award ~£280K • Life Sciences & Pharma: ~30% win rate, avg award ~£220K • Consumer Goods/Other: ~28% win rate, avg award ~£200K 2. Recent playbook tweak We introduced a dynamic risk-reward scoring matrix during discovery that helped prioritize high-value leads and cut scoping time by ~10%. We also rolled out a modular financial-model template so proposals are both faster to build and more compelling for C-suite and government reviewers. 3. Tools & processes for 4,6-week cycles • C***e: single source of truth for our playbook, checklists and review notes • A***a: cross-functional task tracker with clear milestones, owners and deadlines • Weekly triage & mid-cycle peer reviews: early detection of blockers • T***u dashboard: real-time tracking of pipeline health, team utilization and forecasted awards This combination keeps everyone aligned, accountable and moving toward timely, high-quality submissions. Happy to dive deeper into any of this on Wednesday’s call,just let me know. Looking forward to our conversation! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain