At a Glance
- Tasks: Support research finance activities, monitor budgets, and ensure quality assurance for grants.
- Company: Join a leading university committed to diversity and social justice.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across campuses.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or administration is a plus, but passion and willingness to learn matter most.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
This full-time post is available from 28 September 2026 on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave until 27 September 2027. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager. The starting salary will be from £30,878 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 may be required initially for training.
Summary of the role:
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 faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS), 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
- 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.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information:
Please contact Mandy Bedford at M.bedford@exeter.ac.uk
About Us:
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK.
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