Grants Assistant

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
Based within the Grants & Contracts Team in Research & Innovation, this role will undertake a wide range of clerical tasks to support the Grants & Contracts Team who provide support to staff across the whole University, to ensure a prompt and efficient service in the securing of external research funding. The post holder should be able to work effectively on their own and as part of a team, managing many conflicting deadlines. Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The post holder will undertake a wide range of clerical tasks to support the Research Grants & Contracts Team who provide support to staff across the whole University, to ensure a prompt and efficient service in the securing of external research funding. The post holder should be able to work effectively on their own and as part of a team, managing many conflicting deadlines. Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

You will support both clinical and non-clinical research projects and will work closely with academic colleagues and research support teams across the faculties as well as others within the immediate team and wider research system.

The post is part-time at 60% time. We are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working, including partial homeworking and flexible hours to suit your circumstances.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Carol Huntley carol.huntley@ncl.ac.uk. Grants & Contracts Manager if you would like to discuss the position.

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