Grants Officer

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Experimental Psychology will be moving to the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in the summer of 2025. 

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Grants Officer. This is a key position in the administration team providing pre- and post-award administration and tailored financial support to Principal Investigators.

The position is offered full time on a permanent basis. Although part time working, min 80% will be considered.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About you

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience along with experience of research grants administration, both pre-and post-award.  The position requires excellent IT skills, including advanced use of Excel along with strong communication, interpersonal and organisation skills with the ability to produce consistently accurate work and to meet deadlines.

Previous experience of working in the University and having used X5 costing software and Oracle Financials would be advantageous.

Should the candidate not meet all of the essential criteria it is possible that the role can be offered at a Grade 5 with additional training until all of the essential criteria can be met and evidenced.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 4 August 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 14 August & Friday 15 August 2025

You will be required to upload a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for this role, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.  To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity.  All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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