Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £33,951 to £39,906 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 6th October 2025 |
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Closes: | 2nd November 2025 |
Job Ref: | AK47519 |
Applications are invited for the role of School Research Grant Administrator within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
This is a new post primarily dedicated to supporting research grant administration and research related objectives in the Bennett School of Public Policy, whilst also supporting other institutions across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences as part of a wider, flexible team.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a newly established Department which is set to become a world renowned leader in policy research and education. The BSPP has ambitious growth plans including launching a new M.Phil in Digital Policy alongside an expanded M.Phil in Public Policy, and the development of a new PhD programme. It is led by its inaugural Director Professor Michael Kenny and Professor Diane Coyle, the Bennett Professor of Public Policy.
Line managing one School Research Grant Assistant within the team, the School Research Grant Administrator will:
The successful applicant will join a team of experienced research grant personnel, working collaboratively across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
This is an exciting opportunity for both new and existing first line managers; although experience in a research and first line management role is advantageous, applications from individuals with transferable skills are welcome, since full training in research grant systems and process will be provided, where required.
This is a full-time role, based at the Bennett School of Public Policy, the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences School Office at 17 Mill Lane, with the opportunity to work remotely. Hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Closing date for Applications is Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Interviews for the role are currently intended to take place on Wednesday 19th November 2025.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.
Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Daniel Starling, School Research Grant Manager, email: Daniel.Starling@admin.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, email: acdhr@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AK47519 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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