Research Support Officer

We have an exciting opportunity in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities for someone with a passion to support world leading research as a Research Support Officer.

Reporting to the Research Hub Manager, you will be an integral member of the Faculty’s research support hub, working across four Schools. You will provide high-quality, customer focused support (primarily ‘pre-award’) and assist with a variety of research support activities, including routine research costings and applications, as well as ensuring smooth set up of successful research applications and updating/ maintaining key information systems. You will work as part of a small team to deliver high-quality research administration to academics, researchers and professional services colleagues.

You will ideally have previous experience of working in a research, finance or higher education environment, supporting the development of grants. You will also have administrative experience in costing, budgeting, preparing basic reports and handling personal and confidential information.

We are looking for someone who:

• is proactive and flexible
• is pragmatic and solutions-focussed
• has excellent attention to detail
• has strong customer service skills

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

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