Location: | Falmer |
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Salary: | £46,735 to £55,755 per annum, pro rata if part time (with a discretionary range dependent upon skills and experience). Grade 8. See current salary scales. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 7th July 2025 |
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Closes: | 4th August 2025 |
Job Ref: | 40812 |
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the University of Sussex as its Senior Research Accountant Business Partner reporting into the Head of Research Finance and contracts. Key responsibilities are:
This is a key role, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic objectives, alongside contributing to the wider work of the Research and Innovation Services Division, working closely with the heads of each area, and as a key member of the Research Finance team.
About you
We are seeking an individual who can bring experience in leading research finance administration processes and systems.
You will have a good understanding of how grant and contract funded research works, with a detailed knowledge of major UK and EC funder terms work. You will bring evidenced knowledge of the national and international research and innovation funding landscape and have experience of developing and maintaining relationships with funders.
You will have experience of managing and leading a team with highly effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to achieve.
If you have experience of research finance administration processes and systems, with highly effective leadership skills and the ability to think strategically and develop excellent service provision, then we want to hear from you.
About our Division
Please find further information regarding the division at Research and Innovation:University of Sussex.
Why work here
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact the Director of RIS Claire Potter at Claire.Potter@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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