Overview
The Department of Geography (incorporating the Scott Polar Research Institute - SPRI), based across two central Cambridge sites (Downing Place and Lensfield Road), is seeking a highly motivated and professional Senior Research Grants Administrator to join our Research team.
The team is responsible for all grant applications, awards, and monitoring within the Department of Geography, providing support to the Principal Investigators in the Department, including SPRI.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be educated to Degree/NVQ level 6 or possess equivalent practical experience. Experience in an administrative role is essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The candidate will have good communication skills, strong accuracy, attention to detail, and will demonstrate advanced knowledge of facts, principles, processes, and general concepts related to Research Grants and Finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is essential.
You will work collaboratively as part of the Research team to ensure the efficient and effective operation of processes related to research grants in the Department. You will act as a major point of contact for preparing applications, liaising with prospective grant-holders, and central functions of Research administration, including the Research Operations Office and Finance Division. You will be expected to work proactively with academics, researchers, and departmental staff, building strong and effective working relationships to ensure the smooth running of research operations.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvements within the Department's research administration, bringing processes that could be improved to the attention of the Research Coordinator.
Qualifications
The candidate should have a Degree or NVQ level 6 or equivalent practical experience. This role requires experience in an administrative position, strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of research grant administration and finance practices, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Equal Opportunity
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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