Research Funding and Development Co-ordinator

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise. An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 18 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. 

Research Services (RS) has a key role to play in the continued delivery of the University’s Research Strategy through providing targeted and specialist support to the University’s researchers. 

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting cutting-edge research that makes a real difference? Do you thrive in a role that combines strategic thinking, problem solving, and collaboration? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Research Funding and Development Co-ordinator to join our Research Services pre-award team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the University’s research portfolio and supporting researchers to achieve funding success.

Key duties include:

As part of our dynamic Research Funding, Development and Governance team, you will:

• Coordinate research funding submissions, ensuring proposals are high quality and competitive.
• Provide expert advice on funder guidelines, eligibility and costing.
• Help embed research impact into project design, supporting projects that have real-world benefits.
• Develop and share clear, practical guidance for researchers through training, information sessions, workshops and events.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal funding processes, making them smooth and efficient.
• Support the delivery of exciting strategic and transdisciplinary projects.
• Work closely with academics, research centres, and professional services across the University to enable research excellence.

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to:

• Contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles major challenges in society.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with professional development opportunities.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of research areas, funding bodies, and strategic initiatives.
• Be part of a team that values inclusivity, innovation, and impact.

Our Successful Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledgeable about the higher education sector and research funding landscape.
• Confident in providing advice, preparing bids, and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Skilled in communication - both written and verbal - with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Experience with research costing, pricing, or full economic costing would be a bonus, but training and support will be provided.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
 
•    Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
•    30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
•    New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
•    Life Assurance 4x Salary
•    BUPA Cash Plan
•    50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependents
•    CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
•    Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: 4^th November 2025