We are looking for a Research Support Officer to work as part of our Research Services team in the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health. The role is focused on delivering high quality support to our world class academic and research community. The role has a focus on helping researchers to apply for, set-up and start their research projects when funding has been won. You will be supported to learn and understand the support needs of our researchers across the whole research funding lifecycle. Our researchers work with funders from the UK and globally and this requires applicants for this to be customer focussed, tenacious and enjoy learning new things whilst gaining on the job experience. Training will be provided but the role is most suited to self-starters, with good numeracy skills and attention to detail, who enjoy variety in their day and working with a diverse and highly motivated customer base. You will report to a Research Support Manager and work closely with Research Services and other professional services colleagues across the University to support our researchers to maximize their ability to attract and secure research funding, enabling them to focus on delivering high quality research and to exploit their research outcomes. When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Kate Ferguson Email: Katharine.Ferguson@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.