Research Finance Administrator

About the role

This role will be based on the university campus (St James's Campus) with scope for hybrid working. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

As a highly motivated, proactive individual you will provide research grant management support to academics, with a focus on pre-award and grants management. You will be the Faculty contact and source of knowledge on all matters relating to costing of projects, liaising with funders, and day-to-day grant management and operational matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide research grant management support to academics and clinicians, focusing on pre-award and grants management.
• Serve as the Faculty contact and source of knowledge for costing projects.
• Liaise with funders on grant-related matters.
• Handle day-to-day grant management and operational tasks.

Requirements

• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Experience providing research finance administrative support.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

About the University

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education and world-leading research with real global impact.

Please note: Due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – totaling 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.

Contact

For further information or queries, please contact Sharan Farey, Senior Research Manager, at S.Kinsey@leeds.ac.uk.