Research Grants Coordinator [Temporary Cover]

Location: Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Are you a confident problem-solver with a head for numbers and a passion for supporting academic excellence? The Faculty of MMLL is looking for a proactive Research Grants Coordinator to become the go-to expert for our thriving research community.

Based on the beautiful Sidgwick Site - just a short walk from the historic centre of Cambridge - you will just a vibrant, international Faculty. We are home to nearly 1,000 students and 140 staff across five language sections and the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. This isn't just an administrative role; you'll be a vital partner to our academics, helping them navigate the journey from initial grant enquiry to successful project delivery.

As our first point of contact for research funding, you will:

• Guide the process: coordinate diverse grant applications, collaborating with both Faculty academics and the University's central Research Operations team.
• Empower researchers: provide tailored advice and financial tools to help grant holders manage their projects with ease.
• Drive improvement: use your initiative to spot 'good practice' and implement positive changes that benefit the whole team
• Support strategy: work closely with the Director of Research to help shape the Faculty's future research landscape.

You are someone who thrives on accuracy and organisation. Whether you have a background in finance or are an experienced administrator looking to specialise in the research sector, you are:

• A numbers person: comfortable with financial reporting and grant audits.
• A clear communicator: able to explain complex grant requirements to a wide variety of people.
• Independent yet collaborative: happy working on your own initiative but always ready to support your team.

Cambridge is a world-class place to work, and we offer a wide range of benefits, please see here for further details: www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits

This position is available for an immediate start.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3^rd May 2026. Interviews will be held on site the week commencing 11^th May 2026, subject to change.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 28^th February 2029 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55147.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact bom@mmll.cam.ac.uk, or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact our HR Team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference GP49360 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.

Advert information