About the role
The post holder will work as part of a programme facing team. The post will provide high quality support and advice to ICH researchers and programme administrators in relation to the preparation of costings and applications to external funding bodies. The post holder will also ensure that the final submission of research costings are in line with UCL & ICH’s agreed policies and procedures and funding body terms and conditions, and be responsible for coordinating the set-up of grant awards if applications are successful. This post is an internal secondment for 12 months in the first instance.
About you
Computer literacy and familiarity with the Microsoft suite of software to intermediate level in Word, Excel, Email, Outlook and the internet. Good oral and written communication skills which enable the postholder to liaise and interact with a variety of people at all levels of the university. A commitment to customer focus and the need to provide an efficient, professional and effective service to the many users and contacts both internally (at all levels of the organisation) and externally. High level of numeracy, with the ability to understand and interpret figures and statistics,, and undertake standard calculations such as VAT Proven consistent ability to meet tight individual and group deadlines and to manage own workload through effective prioritising, time management and organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality when dealing with a variety of student and staff data. Willingness and ability to undertake training and adapt to new systems quickly. Good analytical skills including ability to research, analyse and interpret financial information. Ability to prepare and co-ordinate accurate financial reports for a variety of uses. Proven effective service in a busy office environment. Experience of working within a HE or similar research environment
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance