Research Administrator (0.8 FTE) (SC4704)

We are recruiting a Research Administrator to join a friendly team in Research & Innovation Services supporting the preparation of grant applications and awards in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Key duties include preparing detailed costings, assisting with the preparation and submission of grant proposals to funders, producing award documentation and maintaining electronic records.

You will have strong administrative skills and experience of preparing budgets. You will be able to manage a busy workload with fixed deadlines, work collaboratively and communicate well with colleagues, and will be able to meet all essential criteria detailed in the candidate brochure.

This part time (0.8 FTE) post is available from 1 October 2024 on an indefinite basis.

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).


• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.


• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.


• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.


• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.


• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.


• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.


Closing date: 23 August 2024

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