Research and Enterprise Support Coordinator
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Research & Enterprise Directorate Contract Type Permanent Salary £33,002 - £35,608 pa Closing Date 02/12/2025 Job Reference 14625 Documents
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As Research and Enterprise Support Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for a designated faculty for all research and enterprise (R&E) queries and support requirements. You will need to establish positive working relationships with faculty staff, ensuring visibility and presence within the faculty, as well as developing an excellent knowledge of faculty expertise and assets.
You will work closely with the Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange to plan, deliver and evaluate R&E activities.
You will support across the project lifecycle, calling on expertise in RED and other professional services to support faculty activity. You will support the faculty with pre and post award processes, providing hands-on practical support and ensuring applications and projects progress through the appropriate approvals, advising the PI and escalating risks as appropriate. You will engage proactively with the university’s Worktribe system, liaising with project leads, faculty and finance staff supporting staff to ensure records are as accurate and complete as possible to produce comprehensive bidding, award and project data.
We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact. You will need a proven track record of reviewing successful applications to R&E funders, including budgets; excellent written English and proven ability to proofread alongside an excellent understanding of priorities, rules and guidance of key R&E funders. You will need the ability to work in a challenging environment, adapting to changing priorities and timescales and meet deadlines, demonstrating enthusiasm and evidence of a proactive approach to continuous service improvement and opportunity generation.
Staff Benefits
You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.
We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:
Your Benefits:
2. Competitive salaries
3. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
4. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
5. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
6. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
7. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
8. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
9. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
10. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
11. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
12. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
13. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
14. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
15. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
16. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
17. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
18. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
19. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
20. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
21. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
22. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
23. Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)