Research Grants Administrator
Research Grants Administrator
UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum
Edinburgh Research Office/CSG
1 x Fixed Term – 18 months
Full time (35 hours/week)
Colleagues in Edinburgh Research Office work in partnership with researchers to develop and deliver world-leading research. We work across the research lifecycle – growing ideas into proposals, projects and impact. We are enablers and connectors, networked across the University, able to provide the best advice to researchers and research leaders in all disciplines. We are part of a wider ecosystem of over 300 colleagues providing research support across the University of Edinburgh – linking through our Schools, Colleges and Service Groups.
The Opportunity
We are seeking colleagues who will embody our values of expertise, community, integrity and collaboration.
The Research Grants Team work closely with the University of Edinburgh research and professional service communities, partners and funders, to maximise the research academic colleagues can undertake for the funding they receive. Our expert team delivers financial management and post award administration of the University’s 3,500 research grants.
The Research Grants Team are looking for a Research Grants Administrator to join our expert team in delivering financial management and post award administration.
You will work collaboratively across the Research Grants team and with colleagues across a range of departments to ensure effective stewardship of research finances and provide specialist knowledge on all aspects of research grant management and reporting.
A Research Grants Administrator will:
- manage the delivery of their portfolio of grants in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- provide a high quality of service through compliance with funder terms and conditions and University policy
- work with colleagues to find solutions, manage issues and risks, enabling academic colleagues to maximise their research funding
- help us continually improve our processes and procedures and train others in new ways of working
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate about using finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals
- have strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
- be highly self-motivated and thrive in constantly changing environments
- excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Development Opportunities
Edinburgh Research Office is a supportive and encouraging environment for those new to research professional services and those wishing to further develop their University professional service careers. We have a longstanding commitment to training and staff development and a great track record of internal promotions for ambitious colleagues. We actively encourage all colleagues in ERO to think about their development in role. We encourage applicants to think not just about their suitability now, but how they might grow in the role in the future.
Please apply with a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 11th October 2024. All applicants should apply via the on-line application process and include a current CV and personal statement confirming how you meet the requirements of the post.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
The University offers hybrid working; in Edinburgh Research Office we expect colleagues to be on campus for a minimum of team anchor days, team meetings, all-ERO meetings and other in-person meetings and events required in your role.
Edinburgh Research Office
Working in Edinburgh Research Office you will be part of a professional, supportive, and friendly team; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority. We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast-paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, collaborative, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable our researchers to do amazing work.
The Research Grants Team is responsible for the recovery of c£324m research income across 3,500 research awards. You will be a key support to the wider team of 40 and we work closely with colleagues across all academic departments in the University assisting in the management of research awards.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews: Interviews will be held 22nd and 23rd October
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