Finance and Research Administrator

About us

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology conducts cutting-edge research, attracting principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and MD/PhD students of the highest international calibre to a stimulating research environment.

The Finance & Research Administrator post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic and collegiate Finance & Research Team as well as benefiting from the opportunities afforded by being part of the larger financial and administrative community of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, School of Life and Medical Sciences and University College London (UCL).

About the role

The Finance & Research Administrator will be responsible for pre-award research grant and financial administration. Using their knowledge of research funding processes in an academic environment, the postholder will support our academic staff in the costing and submission of grant applications.

The Finance & Research Administrator will prepare and co-ordinate accurate financial reports and spreadsheets and will be a key contact within the department for all finance and research matters, including supporting PIs with expense claims and travel bookings.

About you

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have significant experience in Higher Education or similar environment, the postholder will have experience in financial administration, be highly organized with an ability to work under pressure, whilst still maintaining accuracy.

The Finance & Research Administrator is a key member of the Finance & Research team, therefore good communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays, enhanced parental pay and more.
To find out more please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits.

Application Process

The advert will close at midnight on Sunday 16th April 2023.

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position, Job Description and Person Specification and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or go to the UCL jobs page and search on Reference Number B02-04664.

Please ensure you attach your CV and provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria set in person specification to support your application.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 24th May 2023

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

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