Research Finance Administrator

About The Role

This full-time post is available from May 2026 on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity until April 2027. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager. 

The starting salary will be from £28,031 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. 

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home. This role has an expectation to work on the Streatham Campus on Tuesdays as a minimum. Other days will be required initially for training.

The Research Services Directorate is a key enabler to the delivery of the University's Research and Impact Strategy and meeting research income targets. You will be based within the PS Connect Research Finance pillar, in the Cluster Environment, Science and Economy and Humanities and Social Science faculties, situated at our Streatham campus.

You will provide support and quality assurance for all Research Finance activities including budget monitoring; financial stewardship for live grants; provision of live grant information to support grant holders; financial reporting to sponsors and other external bodies and grant administration. Research Finance staff are based at our Streatham and St Luke's Campuses, support activity in all Faculties and work closely with colleagues based in Cornwall.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with:

•  Good standard of general education to include GCSE grades A– C in English Language and Math’s or equivalent
•  Previous administrative experience
•  Excellent customer service skills
•  An excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
•  Experience working independently and as part of a team

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
 
Further Information

Please contact Tabitha Allen, t.a.allen@exeter.ac.uk

About Us

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Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

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