Research and Innovation (RI)
£40,266 - £45,147 per annum, pro rata
Indefinite
18.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Finance and Compliance Officer to join the University’s Research and Innovation (RI) Directorate. The post will report to the Research Funding Manager and work within the Research Support team.
You will provide specialist support for key strategic projects, delivering professional project support to academics and funders throughout the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, maximising grant funding awarded, and supporting projects through to post-project close-down. The post holder will provide a high level of expertise and direction to help academics increase and manage funded projects.
You will have significant experience of project administration within the Higher Education and Innovation funding environment, together with demonstrable knowledge of research funding mechanisms and research funding body rules and regulations, including claim and audit submissions.
Educated to degree level or with significant equivalent experience, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work to strict deadlines and meet targets. You will have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and advanced Excel.
We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).
The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive,supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Loretta Stoklosa via email.
Closing date: 25 October 2026.
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£40,266 to £45,147. Grade 7 / pro rata
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