Research Support Officer (Post Award)

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer focussed research support as part of our Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRO, with particular responsibility for the post-award process.

With administrative experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team and experience of working to tight deadlines and independently prioritising multiple tasks.

This vacancy is within the Finance Service but it is based in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within the Finance Service.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return:

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that's 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.