Research and Innovation Funding Officer

The role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work collaboratively to support researchers across the university with applications to UK research grant and knowledge exchange funding sources, including UKRI, UKRI Research Councils and charitable funding bodies. 

You will provide pre-award and post-award support including identifying appropriate sources of funding, costing proposals and coordinating award set up processes. The role will also provide ongoing support for compliance with funder terms and conditions including external reporting requirements.

About you

You will have an understanding of the research and knowledge exchange funding landscape (especially that in the UK), research project budgeting and Full Economic Costing. 

You should have experience of supporting the preparation of research funding applications, including identification of external income sources. You will also need good organisational and record keeping skills to ensure accurate data capture for reporting and monitoring.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 12th May 2026, 23:55.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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