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Research Grants Administrator

The University of Edinburgh - CSG - Edinburgh Research Office

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £30,619 to £35,308 per annum (Grade 6)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 23rd March 2023
Closes: 7th April 2023
Job Ref: 6945
 

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract duration: 24 months

5 posts available 

Colleagues in Edinburgh Research Office work in partnership with researchers to develop and deliver world-leading research. We work across the research lifecycle – growing ideas into proposals, projects and impact. We are enablers and connectors, networked across the University, able to provide the best advice to researchers and research leaders in all disciplines. We are part of a wider ecosystem of over 300 colleagues providing research support across the University of Edinburgh – linking through our Schools, Colleges and Service Groups.

The opportunity

We are seeking colleagues who will embody our values of expertise, community, integrity and collaboration.

Research Grants Team work closely with the University of Edinburgh research and professional service communities, partners and funders, to maximise the research academic colleagues can undertake for the funding they receive.

The Research Grants Team are looking for Research Grants Administrators to join our expert team in delivering financial management and post award administration of the University’s 3,500 research grants.

You will work collaboratively across the Research Grants team and with colleagues across a range of departments to ensure effective stewardship of research finances and provide specialist knowledge on all aspects of research grant management and reporting.

A Research Grants Administrator will:

  • Manage the delivery of their portfolio of grants in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • Provide a high quality of service through compliance will funder terms and conditions and University policy
  • Work with colleagues to find solutions, manage issues and risks, enabling academic colleagues to maximise their research funding
  • Help us continually improve our processes and procedures and train others in new ways of working

The successful candidate will:

  • Be passionate about using finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals
  • Be highly self-motivated and thrive in constantly changing environments

Development Opportunities

Edinburgh Research Office is a supportive and encouraging environment for those new to research professional services and those wishing to further develop their University professional service careers. We have a longstanding commitment to training and staff development and a great track record of internal promotions for ambitious colleagues. We actively encourage all colleagues in ERO to think about their development in role. We encourage applicants to think not just about their suitability now, but how they might grow in the role in the future. Please apply with a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post. 

All applicants should apply via the on-line application process and include a current CV and personal statement confirming how you meet the requirements of the post. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week of 17th April 2023 and will be conducted in person, where possible.

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