We are seeking a Research Administration Officer (Molecular Neurodegeneration Laboratory) to join our Research Awards team.
The ideal candidate will independently manage and prioritise their workload, communicate confidently with the team and research group, and ideally have experience of processing grant applications and managing grant awards.
This role involves providing researchers with administrative support, in the preparation, costing and submission of Research Applications, and managing awarded grants in the Wade-Martins group and (occasionally) elsewhere in the department.
This post is available as a maternity cover contract from mid-February 2025 for 12 months or the actual return of the substantive postholder, whichever is earliest.
Key responsibilities: Provide Pre-Award support and advice to Principal Investigators throughout the application process, ensuring all grant applications comply with funder rules and requirements (budget, application elements and attachments, eligibility etc.
)Prepare financial costings for grant applications and other bids using the University's costings tool (X5) and liaise with Research ServicesReport to the Research Facilitation & Administration Manager any HR issues, any matching or underwrites required/requested in the application and any potential additional space requirementsMeet routinely with the Principal Investigators to review their financial position, addressing any expenditure issues on projects whilst maintaining the auditable standards on the projectCoordinate data for reports and audits on research awards, liaising with Research Accounts Selection criteria: Educated to A-Level standard or equivalentExcellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and persuasive communicationsExperience of managing projects and handling a varied workloadOrganised and calm under pressure with the ability to meet deadlinesExperience of working with budgetsIdeally, recent experience with financial software (preferably Oracle Financials), and the University's costing tool (X5) What we offer:Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: Hybrid workingAn excellent contributory pension scheme38 days annual leaveA comprehensive range of childcare servicesFamily leave schemesCycle and electric car loan schemesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMembership to a variety of social and sports clubsDiscounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time or other flexible working arrangements (minimum 0.8 FTE).