Research Support Officer

This position provides research support for grant management and audits for academic and research staff in the department. The job will entail providing comprehensive administrative support for one of our large research groups including their conference, workshops, and travel requirements. The post-holder will work closely with the Department’s senior academic and administrative staff including the Head of Department and Director of Operations. This is a busy and varied post which requires a person who can multi-task and work to deadlines. The post involves a high level of interaction with staff of all levels, and the post-holder must combine a professional approach with a friendly and welcoming manner. This is a full-time fixed-term position for 12 months to start as soon as possible. An agreed schedule will be set as the standard working pattern; however, flexibility regarding onsite days and working hours may be required on occasion by prior arrangement.

What you would be doing:

• Preparing audit reports, account reconciliations and monitoring grant claims to ensure compliance.
• Seminar, workshop and conference organisation including arranging accommodation and travel, reimbursements, booking rooms and catering.
• Processing expense claims and raising purchasing orders and booking travel and accommodation.
• Responding to queries from grant and contract holders, including re-budgeting requests.
• Coordinating financial reports of the Group’s research portfolio, budgets and accounts.
• Assisting with timesheet completion for research projects.

Strong working relationships are essential to this role. Please see job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

• A professional outlook, showing resilience, with the ability to multi-task and handle several conflicting deadlines at once.
• Strong experience of office administration, managing budgetary information, forecasting and coordinating events.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, and innovative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality output.
• Experience of research grant administration and/or the Higher Education Sector would be desirable.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.