Research Grants Officer (Pre Award)
Location: London-based University
Rate: £27.00 per hour
Duration: Interim, 6 months
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Job Purpose
Support the coordination and submission of a portfolio of research funding applications, collaborating closely with academics and professional services staff across departments.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage administrative processes associated with the research grant lifecycle
* Provide advice and assistance on interpreting funders’ terms and conditions
* Develop research budgets alongside academic and professional services staff
* Offer guidance on costing and pricing
* Conduct financial assessments of application budgets ensuring compliance with TRAC and FEC methodology as well as funders’ terms and conditions
* Own all research applications within the given portfolio
* Manage the online submission of applications
Person Specification
* Demonstrable experience of supporting complex research budgets/ research project lifecycle (Desirable)
* Experience in a pre-award research support role, ideally within Higher Education
* Understanding of grant-funded research, including grant costing and pricing concepts (FEC) and the funding environment for research both in the UK and internationally
* Practical experience in constructing research budgets using electronic costing systems such as Worktribe
* Excellent interpersonal and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists and a range of stakeholders
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of research?
Apply quickly if interested and join this dynamic team!