Research support officer (pre award)

Overview

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

You are looking for a professional and proactive individual to provide high quality, customer focused, pre-award research support to our Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will work closely with the Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award) and Principal Investigators to support costing of projects whilst following University and Funders' rules and regulations. You will be part of the University's Research Operations service, but will be deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and will report to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award).

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 please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we are looking for

Are you customer focussed and excited about delivering an outstanding service? Do you have extensive experience of working in a busy office environment within a research support or a finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences?

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, customer focused, pre‑award research support.
• Support costing of projects in accordance with University and Funders' rules and regulations.
• Work closely with Senior Research Support Administrator and Principal Investigators.
• Build and maintain strong networks and communicate effectively.
• Apply strong problem‑solving and organisational skills to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working in a research finance support role.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong networks.
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills with ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays and days the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – total 42 days a year.
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted staff membership at The Edge, our campus gym with 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 available.
• And much more!