Research Funding and Bid Management Coordinator

Full time, fixed term (initially six months with potential to extend to twelve months)

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home.  Remote working may be considered

Salary range £26,000 to £38,000 FTE pa plus benefits dependent on experience and prior knowledge. 

We are looking for a person experienced in a finance-based discipline to join our team! 

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education. We exist to provide accessible, relevant and cost-effective education which enhances careers, increases professionalism and contributes to a sustainable built environment. Operating from the UK and Hong Kong we have a global reach, and at any one time over 3,500 students are studying online with us. UCEM passed its first ever inspection by Ofsted with flying colours after earning an overall rating of ‘Good’ in November 2021. 

UCEM’s ambition is to transform into a research-informed institution and this role is part of the development of that transformation and will be pivotal in establishing effective administrative processes and a robust approach to costing and managing research funding. You will be managing the research bid process and ensuring all research activities are costed, tracked and reported appropriately. This is an exciting opportunity to work across several teams, to develop and deliver upon new processes, procedures and support for both staff and student so that they can excel at research. 

Your key responsibilities will centre around:

• Working with internal stakeholders to ensure a robust and effective approach to costing is established and developed to meet ongoing needs
• Prepare research costings following the principles of full economic costing (FEC)
• Provide practical and financial project management for all awards ensuring that project milestones are tracked and ensure funder requirements, including audit requirements, are met
• Support bidding for funding, including scanning for and appraising opportunities, co-ordinating documentation, obtaining internal approval and recording applications.
• Liaising and co-ordinating functions with other departments to ensure support for Postgraduate research students 

To deliver these responsibilities we need your project management skills or experience leading implementation projects. You must have experience in a finance-based discipline and show excellent attention to detail. 

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. 

JOB SPECIFICATION

We have a very detailed job specification for this role so please, before applying, take a look: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/ 

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

For an informal discussion please contact Mike Speight on 0118 467 2417 or m.speight@ucem.ac.uk alternatively contact the HR team on 0118 467 2013/2433 or recruitment@ucem.ac.uk 

APPLICATION DETAILS

To apply please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to recruitment@ucem.ac.uk 

CLOSING DATE

Friday 10 February 2023 at 12 noon. 

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are normally carried out over Zoom or Microsoft Teams, however we may invite you to visit our Reading office. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

UCEM undertakes thorough pre-employment screening as part of its recruitment process. Checks will include identity, right to work, basic disclosure criminal record check, and three years of employment history. 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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