Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | £35,681 to £41,636 (with a discretionary range from £42,794 to £45,212) per annum. Grade 6 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 8th October 2025 |
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Closes: | 31st October 2025 |
Job Ref: | 182235 |
Location: Warneford Hospital, Oxford
Advert Text
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.
The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
We are seeking a Grants Officer to join our team to provide pre- and post-award administration and tailored financial planning support to Principal Investigators.
About the Role
The post is funded for 3 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
The post is available on a hybrid basis with the postholder being expected to work on-site for a minimum of two days each week.
You will be part of a team of Grants Officers, each of whom cost new funding applications using the University costing tool (X5), ensuring compliance with sponsor rules, and corresponding with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, as well as managing a portfolio of research grant awards.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised individual who will have a proactive approach to the role. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you will have relevant grants administration experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. Experience of X5 costing tool is desirable.
Diversity
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 31 October 2025.
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on 17 November and will be face-to-face.
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