Costing Officer

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Surrey is seeking a Costings Officer to join the FHMS Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO) at Manor Park Campus. You will support costing, budgeting and pricing for externally funded projects and help set up new research ventures.

Working closely with researchers and professional services, you will ensure timely bids, advise on funder terms, and maintain awareness of changing funding rules. A proactive, IT‑savvy candidate with strong organisational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, costing or pricing for research projects is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with adaptability.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn university IT systems.
• Ability to advise on funder terms and submission deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Costing and development of research grant applications through to the set-up of new research projects.
• Deliver essential support services to the faculty's research community.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of bids in line with internal and external deadlines.
• Advise researchers and triage queries received by the Faculty Research and Innovation Office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

University IT systems

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The role

Are you someone who is organised, enjoys research support, working within a motivated team and variety in the scope of your role? We have a great opportunity to join our Research Office in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, based on our Manor Park Campus. The Faculty is an inspirational and fascinating environment to work in and home to state-of-the-art facilities. We deliver teaching and research to undergraduate and postgraduate students training to become the Bioscientists, Psychologists, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives and Veterinary Surgeons of the future. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is actively seeking a dynamic individual to join the FHMS Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO) in the role of Costings Officer. This exciting opportunity will suit a professional, enthusiastic, and well-motivated individual keen to develop their experience within the project budgeting, costing and pricing areas of research support.This is a key role supportingthe effective administration of externally funded research projects, from the costing and development of research grant applications through to the set-up of new research projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other professional service team members to deliver essential support services to the faculty's research community. Working collaboratively and proactively, the post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely preparation and submission of bids in line with internal and external deadlines. We seek a proactive individual proficient in IT, adaptable to change, and capable of working autonomously with a keen eye for detail.

About you

This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, showcasing adaptability and flexibility in managing evolving workloads and priorities. You should possess good IT skills, including MS Office and be willing to learn the different University IT systems. The role will include advising colleagues on funder terms and conditions, advising on appropriate costing approaches for different funders, and ensuring the timely submission of all applications. Exposure to research or academic environments is advantageous but not a prerequisite. The successful candidate will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload, ranging from delivering advice and guidance to researchers and triaging queries received to the Faculty Research and Innovation Office.

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who can thrive both as part of a team and independently.

For further inquiries or to discuss the role in more detail, please reach out to Ivelina Yonova, Faculty Research & Innovation Manager, via email at [e-mail] , Simon Fearon, FHMS Senior Costing Officer, via email at [e-mail] or Laura Theurich, Research Development Manager via email at [e-mail] .

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications.