Research Support Officer

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
Are you an experienced administrator with a strong eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and experience working with financial data?

We are seeking an enthusiastic administrator with great communication and problem solving skills to join our research and finance team where you will help to support our innovative and world-leading research agenda.

As part of the research and finance team, you will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and also Arts and Cultures and the University to play a key role in supporting research applications and awards.

You will work with academic colleagues to help cost applications, ensuring that these costs meet the funders eligibility requirements and University policy. A good ability to read, digest and communicate complex policy and procedures is therefore required.

Once research applications have been awarded you support the financial management of the projects including advising on budgets, reconciling spend on accounts and using University systems to facilitate purchasing. Experience working with financial or numerical data is needed, along with good Excel skills.

We are looking for someone who is a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills as this work involves liaison with different stakeholders within and outside the University. A positive ‘can do' attitude and a flexible and helpful approach is essential.

This position is part-time 0.5 FTE (18.5 hrs per week) and we are willing to discuss preferred work patterns. We operate a blended working approach with at least half of your time spend on campus in our shared office space.

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Lizzie Bell (Elizabeth.Bell2@ncl.ac.uk), School Research Manager and line manager to this role.

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